Active NPI 1609836402 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy R Stapleton , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Macon, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Stapleton, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Macon, GA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Stapleton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3708 NORTHSIDE DR.

Dr. Stapleton is affiliated with Macon Orthopaedic And Hand Center, 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 shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3708 Northside Dr

Macon, GA 312102404

Telephone 4787454206

Fax 4782545463

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Macon Outpatient Surgery, Llc Facility NPI 1386652667

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Macon, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +17.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Macon, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stapleton (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Macon Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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	5,600	52	$0.75	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	251	191	$247.00	$81.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	173	104	$165.79	$29.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	139	86	$138.09	$29.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	78	$342.00	$112.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	66	58	$296.95	$61.03
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	64	51	$166.72	$36.43
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	39	$7469.00	$1202.13
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	39	37	$2268.13	$173.93
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	34	32	$1289.00	$133.45
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	29	$2151.24	$165.73
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	27	27	$7541.00	$1337.35
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	25	23	$516.00	$75.65
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	23	23	$2976.00	$332.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$343.00	$99.96
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	22	18	$33.00	$9.21
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	17	17	$98.00	$12.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	14	13	$181.00	$36.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$529.00	$155.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	13	$288.69	$21.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	237	145	$30.43	$11.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	207	160	$227.24	$82.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	195	144	$279.36	$63.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	159	110	$150.64	$29.84
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	153	86	$126.00	$29.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	98	$312.60	$118.96
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	62	48	$136.15	$37.34
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	58	56	$2080.10	$186.39
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	35	$6916.19	$1189.65
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	33	32	$1183.85	$131.70
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	32	31	$1994.38	$183.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$308.50	$102.78
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	19	19	$6919.53	$1380.04
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	18	18	$2738.89	$325.81
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	15	13	$462.40	$89.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	12	$272.08	$24.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	11	$166.23	$42.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	223	24	$6.35	$1.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	136	$215.00	$83.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	146	93	$144.00	$30.79
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	141	98	$29.00	$10.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	133	112	$276.57	$66.89
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	132	76	$123.62	$30.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	105	$297.00	$117.00
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	53	50	$1977.38	$185.43
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	52	42	$133.40	$37.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	38	$119.00	$52.25
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	35	$6495.00	$1204.71
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	30	28	$449.00	$94.00
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	27	27	$2489.11	$300.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$298.00	$106.52
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	25	24	$1121.00	$142.54
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	24	23	$1890.96	$195.01
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	20	20	$4514.00	$729.84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	15	$257.13	$24.56
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies	16	16	$422.00	$123.14
23615 Treatment of broken top of upper arm bone	13	13	$4038.58	$842.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	126	$297.00	$118.28
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	145	19	$7.61	$1.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	120	76	$29.00	$10.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	99	$200.68	$84.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	108	80	$306.98	$66.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	104	79	$144.57	$30.70
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	100	66	$125.46	$29.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	62	57	$119.00	$52.28
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	55	46	$142.89	$36.27
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	53	46	$1953.70	$193.64
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	33	32	$2321.00	$309.35
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	29	25	$1872.55	$188.42
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	25	24	$6495.00	$1249.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$298.00	$103.83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	15	$242.00	$25.05
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	13	12	$449.00	$88.96
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	11	11	$4514.00	$823.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	138	$200.00	$71.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	143	131	$119.00	$42.97
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	106	73	$29.00	$11.17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	79	70	$297.14	$65.63
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	73	59	$144.00	$30.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	65	47	$121.11	$30.37
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	57	57	$1850.35	$182.28
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	48	48	$2282.96	$289.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	46	43	$143.26	$35.68
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	32	30	$1811.00	$188.38
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	27	27	$4221.67	$413.69
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	24	24	$86.00	$16.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$298.00	$99.30
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	22	16	$449.00	$92.75
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	21	$6642.59	$1282.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	18	$242.00	$32.05
23410 Repair of torn tendons of shoulder, open procedure	17	17	$3710.00	$794.24
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	15	15	$4279.73	$748.52
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	13	13	$4569.00	$515.01
29873 Release of ligaments at outer aspect of knee joint using an endoscope	13	13	$2931.00	$107.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	11	$133.83	$38.47
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	11	11	$2277.00	$326.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	243	187	$200.00	$69.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	176	160	$119.00	$42.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	145	95	$143.41	$27.46
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	135	102	$29.00	$11.88
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	118	74	$126.57	$28.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	94	83	$283.19	$61.47
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	58	55	$1650.28	$147.68
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	42	42	$2147.10	$297.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	40	38	$142.95	$34.53
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	31	31	$4281.29	$773.03
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	30	29	$1556.00	$149.15
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	29	21	$449.00	$84.93
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	25	$6495.00	$1303.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$298.00	$101.38
29873 Release of ligaments at outer aspect of knee joint using an endoscope	19	19	$2931.00	$105.35
29822 Removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	19	19	$2863.74	$258.02
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	17	17	$4569.00	$490.62
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	17	17	$86.00	$15.23
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	13	$146.00	$39.84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	14	$242.00	$27.03
23615 Treatment of broken top of upper arm bone	14	14	$3217.00	$761.65
95909 Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies	14	14	$422.00	$140.93
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$4087.00	$515.65
23470 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint	12	12	$4922.00	$1198.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	323	217	$29.00	$12.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	266	208	$200.00	$67.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	266	204	$280.71	$59.82
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	221	146	$137.62	$28.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	198	175	$119.00	$41.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	162	112	$153.84	$26.90
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	117	34	$76.00	$24.79
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	55	50	$1663.89	$152.39
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	50	49	$2321.00	$334.60
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	46	18	$69.00	$18.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$298.00	$99.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	36	$297.00	$98.36
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	43	41	$1611.35	$146.02
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	43	26	$133.46	$35.05
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	27	27	$4099.56	$515.55
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	25	25	$4404.32	$800.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	23	20	$241.48	$29.10
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	23	$6697.39	$1282.31
29873 Release of ligaments at outer aspect of knee joint using an endoscope	22	22	$2931.00	$105.48
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	22	22	$4569.00	$486.68
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$205.00	$71.44
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	19	13	$43.00	$8.93
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	17	16	$20.00	$6.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$460.00	$157.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	672	302	$29.00	$10.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	499	288	$303.96	$63.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	423	321	$200.00	$67.52
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	334	223	$146.72	$32.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	315	229	$297.00	$99.04
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	234	53	$76.00	$25.56
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	213	147	$154.42	$27.24
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	105	26	$69.00	$21.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$460.00	$152.34
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	59	40	$144.20	$36.93
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	59	57	$1662.14	$148.53
23120 Partial removal of collar bone	44	44	$2279.50	$338.50
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	37	34	$1583.57	$144.72
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	32	32	$7160.00	$1290.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$298.00	$102.81
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	29	16	$160.07	$27.34
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	24	12	$43.00	$9.47
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	24	24	$3921.75	$798.16
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	21	21	$4569.00	$531.49
29873 Release of ligaments at outer aspect of knee joint using an endoscope	21	21	$2931.00	$113.28
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	20	13	$121.00	$25.06
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	18	13	$20.00	$5.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	15	$252.63	$30.90
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	16	12	$145.13	$30.05
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	15	11	$3140.00	$865.01
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$4200.00	$448.81
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view	11	11	$147.91	$25.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-22

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 36295

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 - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License GA 36295

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Macon Orthopaedic And Hand Center, Pa

3708 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 312102404

Phone: 4787454206

Macon Orthopaedic And Hand Center, Pa

301 Margie Dr, Warner Robins, GA 310887818

Phone: 4789711153

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #36295 in GA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 24, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #36295 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location February 26, 2019

Registered at 3708 NORTHSIDE DR, MACON, GA 312102404 (Tel: 4787454206)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2019

Registered at 3708 NORTHSIDE DR, MACON, GA 312102404 (Tel: 4787454206)

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NPI Profile Active February 25, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2008

Registered at 1600 FORSYTH ST, MACON, GA 312011408 (Tel: 4787433000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2008

Registered at 1600 FORSYTH ST, MACON, GA 312011408 (Tel: 4787433000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 25, 2008

Recorded as TIMOTHY STAPLETON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036295 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609836402

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 24, 2006

Last Update: October 22, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3708 Northside Dr

Macon, GA 312102404

Phone: 4787454206

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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