Active NPI 1437356813 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura L Tharp , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Douglas, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Tharp, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Douglas, GA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Tharp delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 DOCTORS DR.

Dr. Tharp is affiliated with Orthopedic Surgeons Of Georgia Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 Doctors Dr
Suite 204

Douglas, GA 315332210

Telephone 9123836575

Fax 9123836476

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Crh Orthopedic Clinic, Llc Facility NPI 1992747539

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Douglas, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Douglas, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tharp (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Douglas Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	2,120	44	$0.50	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	57	$186.00	$81.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	62	48	$115.63	$33.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$276.00	$104.22
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	45	26	$248.58	$49.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	24	$278.00	$119.84
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	28	22	$15.00	$6.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$427.00	$152.28
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	20	14	$191.70	$89.85
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	14	$2011.00	$246.58
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	18	16	$125.00	$39.54
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$107.00	$34.37
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$119.00	$29.28
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	11	$169.00	$48.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	90	63	$15.00	$7.43
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	61	48	$110.51	$33.44
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	58	38	$266.72	$52.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	49	$186.00	$83.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$276.00	$104.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$278.00	$119.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$427.00	$156.75
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	20	11	$112.35	$38.80
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	19	16	$2011.00	$230.78
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	16	14	$2767.00	$555.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	74	45	$15.00	$6.37
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	71	54	$114.87	$32.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$276.00	$105.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	43	$186.00	$84.50
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	47	28	$243.06	$48.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$278.00	$120.98
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	23	15	$107.00	$37.40
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	13	12	$2011.00	$211.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$427.00	$148.47
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	13	11	$204.92	$54.81
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	12	11	$2767.00	$465.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	63	$186.00	$86.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	73	52	$15.00	$5.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$276.00	$105.27
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	58	45	$108.84	$32.65
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	53	34	$246.98	$47.97
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	36	19	$107.00	$36.89
26055 Incision of tendon covering	22	14	$2234.00	$198.12
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	17	$2011.00	$253.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	14	$111.00	$52.96
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	14	11	$158.57	$49.46
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	13	12	$2767.00	$486.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$278.00	$105.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	91	$186.00	$70.31
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	77	59	$113.95	$30.97
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	76	55	$15.00	$5.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$276.00	$103.01
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	37	29	$238.00	$49.49
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	33	20	$107.00	$34.81
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	17	$2011.00	$282.30
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	11	$2234.00	$190.31
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$191.00	$69.30
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	16	11	$166.50	$43.19
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	13	13	$2767.00	$564.87
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	12	11	$134.00	$18.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	123	$186.00	$69.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	108	82	$119.88	$29.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$276.00	$102.41
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	91	64	$15.00	$6.16
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	51	36	$238.00	$46.81
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	28	18	$107.00	$33.76
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	27	18	$175.41	$42.86
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	23	20	$2011.00	$254.93
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	20	17	$2767.00	$580.65
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$191.00	$72.70
26055 Incision of tendon covering	18	11	$2234.00	$216.78
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	11	11	$348.00	$82.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$278.00	$87.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	148	89	$186.00	$67.34
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	96	67	$108.11	$28.21
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	90	55	$15.00	$6.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$276.00	$94.08
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	44	31	$265.05	$47.83
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	28	21	$110.82	$32.28
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	19	12	$155.79	$37.85
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	18	$2011.00	$279.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$427.00	$158.27
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$200.69	$48.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$278.00	$102.99
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	11	11	$2767.00	$514.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	88	$186.00	$68.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	74	51	$107.00	$27.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$276.00	$99.70
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	71	42	$15.00	$5.77
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	47	27	$107.00	$31.92
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	24	$238.00	$47.78
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	28	20	$348.00	$81.90
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	22	19	$2011.00	$300.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$278.00	$95.87
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	11	$190.13	$46.64
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	12	11	$2767.00	$545.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$427.00	$156.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License SC LL30061

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 GA 072142

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

003148201A (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical License

072142 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopedic Surgeons Of Georgia Llc

100 Doctors Dr, Douglas, GA 315332211

Phone: 9123836575

Orthopedic Surgeons Of Georgia Llc

11 Cross St, Hazlehurst, GA 315396427

Phone: 9123836575

Secondary Practice Locations

2804 N Oak St Ste C

Valdosta, GA 316025913

Phone: 9123836575

1622 Madison Ave

Tifton, GA 317943756

Phone: 2293878061

1724a Old Reynolds St

Waycross, GA 315011036

Phone: 9123836575

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Hewatt Sims , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kenneth Depersio , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1437125812

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mary Roberson , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1437800794

Physician Assistant

Dr. Nicole Payne , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1457528986

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Augustine , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1538120639

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Joshua Hughes , ANP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1538409651

ANPBC

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #072142 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active September 13, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2017

Registered at 100 DOCTORS DR STE I, DOUGLAS, GA 315332211 (Tel: (912) 383-6575)

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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2017

Registered at 100 DOCTORS DR, SUITE 204, DOUGLAS, GA 315332210 (Tel: 9123836575)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2017

Recorded as LAURA THARP, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #072142 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active August 22, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2014

Registered at 100 DOCTORS DR, SUITE 204, DOUGLAS, GA 315332210 (Tel: 9123836575)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2014

Registered at 210 E DERENNE AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 314056736 (Tel: 9126445300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2014

Recorded as LAURA THARP, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #LL30061 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437356813

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 29, 2007

Last Update: April 27, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 Doctors Dr Ste I

Douglas, GA 315332211

Phone: 9123836575

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