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Active NPI 1396749925 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Joy B Chastain , MD

Dermatology • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joy Chastain, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Chastain delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE.

Dr. Chastain accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1500 Oglethorpe Ave
Ste 3000

Athens, GA 306062190

Telephone 7065431335
Fax 7065431395
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +10.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (364 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chastain (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J7345 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg
41,200 78 $3.42 $1.68
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
2,899 414 $12.02 $6.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
793 549 $171.61 $86.25
17000 Destruction of skin growth
610 464 $125.20 $44.18
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
440 56 $16.00 $0.98
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
432 363 $207.57 $104.29
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
410 30 $4.00 $0.11
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
367 255 $308.29 $155.13
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
236 192 $183.16 $76.54
96567 Application of light and light-sensitive drugs to aid destruction of premalignant skin growths, per session
140 58 $500.00 $121.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
106 98 $242.60 $121.93
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
104 62 $92.15 $46.36
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
102 35 $30.00 $13.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
94 85 $105.88 $53.23
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth
90 34 $600.00 $250.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
60 60 $211.29 $105.52
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
47 30 $106.57 $36.48
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
43 39 $330.82 $152.94
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
39 14 $592.35 $388.73
69100 Biopsy of ear
31 25 $175.74 $62.80
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths
26 24 $243.52 $122.57
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
26 26 $135.67 $68.22
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
18 16 $349.49 $170.82
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess
16 15 $236.74 $119.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
12 12 $318.79 $160.54
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
11 11 $383.16 $183.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-14
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License GA 49788

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Robert Ward , DDS

Dentist - General Practice

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Doctor of Dental Surgery

Kristen Kiser , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1073673315

Physical Therapist Assistant

Dr. Lee Chisolm , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1225130099

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1255591665

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Martin Kagira , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1255793600

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2024

Dermatology (License #49788 in GA)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, STE 3000, ATHENS, GA 306062190 (Tel: 7065431335)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, STE 3000, ATHENS, GA 306062190 (Tel: 7065431335)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JOY CHASTAIN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Specialist (License #049788 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1396749925
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 10, 2005
Last Update: February 14, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Ste 3000

Athens, GA 306062190

Phone: 7065431335

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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