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Active NPI 1497944565 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael S Shuler , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Shuler, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Shuler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST.

Dr. Shuler maintains professional affiliations with Athens Orthopedic Clinic, Pa, Esop Rehabilitation Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg, injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, 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

1765 Old West Broad St

Athens, GA 306062853

Telephone 7065491663
Fax 7065468792
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Athens Orthopedic Clinic, Pa Facility NPI 1063495299

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +1.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (80 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
90.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shuler (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 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
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg
2,765 22 $176.37 $66.67
J2919 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg
340 37 $3.00 $0.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
268 209 $219.74 $84.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
191 159 $179.80 $33.29
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
190 136 $178.72 $36.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
141 141 $311.69 $104.25
26145 Repair of tendon, finger and/or hand
103 12 $5133.52 $265.42
26055 Incision of tendon covering
96 74 $4509.58 $215.52
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study
93 83 $553.16 $85.21
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
82 72 $140.66 $33.39
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope
78 70 $6356.00 $392.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
78 73 $319.82 $120.73
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
70 69 $172.34 $7.88
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
45 39 $247.44 $53.10
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies
43 42 $769.88 $118.94
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers
37 36 $7414.54 $783.57
20527 Injection of medication into palm
36 20 $417.56 $63.46
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve
35 31 $5194.74 $529.68
95911 Nerve transmission studies, 9-10 studies
34 34 $1195.24 $189.95
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study
30 30 $347.90 $54.61
26341 Manipulation of palm pretendinous cord following enzyme injection
29 22 $781.52 $102.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
27 27 $481.22 $153.08
25609 Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device
23 23 $7700.17 $1007.62
73218 Mri scan of arm without contrast
23 23 $2214.09 $210.50
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve
23 22 $4356.91 $216.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
23 23 $146.04 $52.65
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
21 21 $102.10 $6.37
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
21 19 $2442.95 $122.96
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views
20 17 $165.15 $28.26
J2920 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg
16 12 $5.38 $3.99
25000 Incision to repair tendon covering at wrist
16 16 $3273.75 $314.70
73222 Mri scan of arm joint with contrast
12 11 $2704.83 $216.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-11
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License GA 53723

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 53723

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Caqh Number
11865929

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Esop Rehabilitation Llc

1699 Hwy 124 N, Snellville, GA 300787921

Phone: 6782186702

Athens Orthopedic Clinic, Pa

1765 Old W Broad St, Athens, GA 306062853

Phone: 7065491663

Secondary Practice Locations

1774 Old West Broad St

Athens, GA 306062865

Phone: 7065491663

1000 Cowles Clinc Way Ste C-200

Greensboro, GA 306425287

Phone: 7065491663

855 King Ave

Athens, GA 306062837

Phone: 7065491663

1553 Janmar Rd

Snellville, GA 300785606

Phone: 7705545009

1000 Cowles Clinc Way Ste A-400

Greensboro, GA 306425289

Phone: 7065491663

125 King Ave

Athens, GA 306066734

Phone: 7065491663

3440 Highway 81

Loganville, GA 300529112

Phone: 7705545009

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Joseph Hale , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003899253

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Jeremy Cryder , OTR, L, CHT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1023451051

Occupational Therapist Registered, L, Certified Hand Therapist

Wendy Grage , CSFA

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Assistant

NPI 1033308739
Stephen Burton , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033457304

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Alan Keating , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063487015

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1063621936

Physical Therapist, CERTMDT, TDPT

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 11, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #53723 in GA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 22, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #53723 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2021

Registered at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST, ATHENS, GA 306062853 (Tel: 7065491663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2021

Registered at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST BLDG 2-200, ATHENS, GA 306062887 (Tel: 7065491663)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 22, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #53723 in GA)

NPI Profile Active February 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2015

Registered at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD STREET, BUILDING 2 SUITE 200, ATHENS, GA 306062887 (Tel: 7065491663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2015

Registered at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST, BLDG 2, STE 200, ATHENS, GA 306062887 (Tel: 7065491663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 12, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL SHULER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #053723 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497944565
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 15, 2007
Last Update: March 11, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1765 Old West Broad St Bldg 2-200

Athens, GA 306062887

Phone: 7065491663

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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