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Active NPI 1104807429 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Richard Dorris , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Dorris, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Dorris delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST.

Dr. Dorris is affiliated with Athens Orthopedic Clinic, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 3 views. 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

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +14.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
88.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dorris (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (19.4 Years) 19.4 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
2,628 48 $1.00 $0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
452 316 $215.47 $83.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
297 204 $196.55 $36.16
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
146 108 $181.99 $41.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
99 99 $311.47 $102.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
89 74 $164.76 $30.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
86 69 $399.27 $69.36
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
73 67 $2306.58 $126.25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
64 61 $8734.44 $1219.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
54 54 $322.44 $118.62
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
44 42 $2355.59 $126.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
39 36 $182.87 $9.95
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
31 29 $9073.03 $1195.52
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal
30 30 $2373.70 $105.40
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
22 18 $47.05 $6.33
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope
15 15 $7438.80 $513.74
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
11 11 $256.73 $46.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-01
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 40899

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
10578123 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Athens Orthopedic Clinic, Pa

1765 Old W Broad St, Athens, GA 306062853

Phone: 7065491663

Secondary Practice Locations

901 Franklin Springs St

Royston, GA 306623911

Phone: 7065491663

3440 Highway 81

Loganville, GA 300529112

Phone: 7705545009

1774 Old West Broad St

Athens, GA 306062865

Phone: 7065491663

125 King Ave

Athens, GA 306066734

Phone: 7065491663

209 Mercer Pl

Commerce, GA 305291564

Phone: 7065491663

1031 Lake Country Dr

Greensboro, GA 306425157

Phone: 7065491663

705 Breedlove Dr Ste 200

Monroe, GA 306552080

Phone: 7705545009

855 King Ave

Athens, GA 306062837

Phone: 7065491663

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2019

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2019

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 20, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #40899 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2018

Registered at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST, ATHENS, GA 30606 (Tel: 7065491663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2018

Registered at 1765 OLD WEST BROAD ST STE 200, ATHENS, GA 306062853 (Tel: 7065491663)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #040899 in GA)

NPI Profile Active November 06, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 06, 2008

Registered at 1010 PRINCE AVE, STE 115SOUTH, ATHENS, GA 306065805 (Tel: 7065839000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2008

Registered at 1010 PRINCE AVE, STE 115SOUTH, ATHENS, GA 306065805 (Tel: 7065839000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 06, 2008

Recorded as JOHN DORRIS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #040899 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104807429
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 14, 2005
Last Update: July 01, 2025
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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