Active NPI 1932336997 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Tamara N Huff , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Columbus, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tamara Huff, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Columbus, GA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Huff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2300 MANCHESTER EXPY STE 101A.

Dr. Huff is affiliated with Sonora Community Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2300 Manchester Expy Ste 101a

Columbus, GA 319046802

Telephone 7063226646

Fax 7063222891

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute Llc Facility NPI 1831272582

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.2 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

34 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Huff (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Columbus Specialty Average (22.2 Years) 22.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$299.00	$92.24
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$587.00	$129.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$133.00	$86.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	154	$129.77	$71.34
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	158	67	$179.00	$50.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$189.69	$102.09
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	39	28	$40.00	$30.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	29	$182.82	$98.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	32	26	$39.00	$36.34
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	27	22	$38.00	$32.42
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	23	23	$39.00	$36.06
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	22	12	$35.00	$30.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	12	$44.00	$42.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$80.78	$42.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	325	143	$403.69	$48.48
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	162	112	$20.67	$9.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	99	$152.09	$49.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	84	$225.65	$76.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	91	$227.18	$74.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	46	$92.02	$24.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	37	32	$23.66	$11.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	26	$20.67	$9.33
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	28	25	$21.27	$8.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$285.46	$133.71
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	13	$19.97	$9.01
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	14	$19.93	$8.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$2898.31	$1344.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	273	131	$331.86	$41.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	201	150	$225.63	$76.77
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	134	106	$20.67	$9.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	110	74	$23.66	$11.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	88	$152.83	$50.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$227.18	$75.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	44	44	$285.46	$133.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	30	$20.67	$9.32
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	28	20	$19.93	$8.28
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	14	$19.16	$8.64
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	24	19	$25.05	$11.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	19	$92.02	$24.90
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	19	19	$2632.75	$1218.42
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$211.57	$99.43
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$2558.27	$1182.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$227.18	$74.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	29	22	$335.64	$42.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	21	$152.09	$49.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$225.63	$76.15
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	21	14	$23.66	$10.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	12	$20.67	$9.25
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	13	12	$20.67	$9.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-26

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 071999

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 LA MD.203890

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sonora Community Hospital

680 Guzzi Ln, Sonora, CA 953705288

Phone: 2095320126

Secondary Practice Locations

16777 Medical Center Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 708163254

Phone: 2257543278

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

10 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Malachi Hutto , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Leland Mccluskey , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. George Mccluskey , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cheryle Hartley , PA

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #071999 in GA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD.203890 in LA)

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NPI Profile Active July 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2017

Registered at 2300 MANCHESTER EXPY STE 101A, COLUMBUS, GA 319046802 (Tel: (706) 322-6646)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2017

Registered at 2300 MANCHESTER EXPY STE 101A, COLUMBUS, GA 319046802 (Tel: (706) 322-6646)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2017

Recorded as TAMARA HUFF, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #071999 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active August 18, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 18, 2014

Registered at 305 PINEVIEW DR, WAYCROSS, GA 315015229 (Tel: 9122838444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 18, 2014

Registered at 1900 TEBEAU ST, WAYCROSS, GA 315016357 (Tel: 9122838444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 18, 2014

Recorded as TAMARA HUFF, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 18, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #071999 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 17, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932336997

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 17, 2009

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2300 Manchester Expy Ste 101a

Columbus, GA 319046802

Phone: 7063226646

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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