Active NPI 1811133101 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Lepage Gaunder , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Gaunder, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Gaunder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 500B.

Dr. Gaunder maintains professional affiliations with Piedmont Athens Specialty Care Llc, Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc, Restorathens, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 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

1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 500b

Athens, GA 306062184

Telephone 0676135880

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Athens, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -5.4 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

73.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gaunder (14 Years) 14 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
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	782	12	$43.00	$6.14
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	444	86	$6.00	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	233	192	$387.60	$120.05
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	228	227	$129.00	$41.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	142	142	$583.68	$158.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	134	105	$146.00	$43.04
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	111	109	$125.86	$31.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	107	95	$264.37	$67.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	90	68	$129.82	$36.98
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	44	41	$4778.62	$1244.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	42	41	$4755.00	$1238.34
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	42	41	$517.00	$139.78
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	22	22	$171.00	$48.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	19	18	$171.89	$42.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$251.61	$82.00
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$691.00	$167.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$370.00	$106.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,020	13	$43.00	$5.91
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	320	62	$6.00	$1.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	141	$370.00	$121.09
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	132	131	$129.00	$40.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	112	112	$561.00	$157.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	78	71	$274.83	$68.36
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	73	72	$125.07	$31.36
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	73	59	$146.00	$42.89
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	64	52	$127.00	$37.09
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	35	33	$517.00	$140.19
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	32	$4755.00	$1236.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	26	$253.00	$82.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	26	25	$4610.63	$1198.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$370.00	$103.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$468.00	$125.91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$691.00	$167.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96366 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour	789	21	$190.43	$19.65
96521 Refilling and maintenance of portable pump	437	21	$296.28	$126.21
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less	436	21	$350.00	$61.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	366	96	$212.43	$122.39
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	224	43	$6.00	$1.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	193	68	$156.63	$86.64
77073 Imaging for bone length assessment	96	96	$129.00	$41.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$507.01	$159.92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	54	47	$266.02	$68.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	51	46	$146.00	$43.54
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	41	$133.57	$31.64
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	40	35	$136.53	$37.90
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	27	$4755.00	$1242.47
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	25	11	$125.00	$46.59
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	22	21	$517.00	$141.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	18	$348.00	$98.19
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$4757.00	$1242.01
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	12	12	$201.17	$43.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$353.75	$103.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	18	$248.57	$86.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	17	$370.00	$123.49
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	15	$146.00	$42.62
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$348.00	$97.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$561.00	$160.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$370.00	$106.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	41	$253.00	$71.66
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	16	$146.00	$41.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$370.00	$104.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$561.00	$158.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	37	$240.09	$70.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$349.14	$101.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-07

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 082109

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License VA 0101256205

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Restorathens, Llc

394 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 306055626

Phone: 7063956451

Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309095626

Phone: 7069450810

Piedmont Athens Specialty Care Llc

1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 306062184

Phone: 7707886534

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Robert Hancock , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eric Gordon , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1598102253

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Joseph Kilzi , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1801878137

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 07, 2021

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE 500B, ATHENS, GA 306062184 (Tel: 0676135880)

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2019

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVENUE SUITE 500B, ATLANTA, GA 306064504 (Tel: 0676135880)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2019

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVENUE SUITE 500B, ATLANTA, GA 30606 (Tel: 0676135880)

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NPI Profile Active June 05, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2014

Registered at 3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, SAUSHEC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782344504 (Tel: 2109163410)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2014

Registered at 3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, SAUSHEC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782344504 (Tel: 2109163410)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER GAUNDER, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #0101256205 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 17, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811133101

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 17, 2008

Last Update: December 07, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1500 Oglethorpe Avenue Suite 500b

Atlanta, GA 30606

Phone: 0676135880

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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