Active NPI 1811942592 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard James Thomas , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Macon, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Thomas, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Macon, GA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Thomas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3708 NORTHSIDE DR.

Dr. Thomas 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, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, 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

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

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

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

25 Yrs +3.4 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

84.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thomas (25 Years) 25 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	36,360	292	$0.75	$0.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	515	369	$319.03	$67.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	268	212	$247.00	$83.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	190	140	$167.72	$30.92
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	165	135	$196.36	$41.14
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	156	118	$33.00	$9.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$343.00	$103.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	62	$342.00	$117.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	47	$137.00	$52.64
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	43	41	$2283.98	$176.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	39	$7469.00	$1212.07
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	27	26	$1289.00	$133.00
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	24	$7541.00	$1286.15
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	17	16	$2163.65	$172.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$529.00	$158.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	682	379	$30.51	$11.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	540	379	$291.30	$66.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	278	225	$225.82	$83.53
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	175	129	$154.25	$30.52
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	167	135	$190.53	$42.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	164	$311.17	$104.32
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	44	43	$2051.68	$178.10
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	42	41	$6773.29	$1209.18
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	38	33	$1169.63	$133.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	34	$124.14	$51.03
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	31	29	$6937.90	$1311.24
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	26	26	$1961.77	$186.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$329.50	$113.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	593	54	$6.25	$1.11
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	506	301	$29.00	$10.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	466	334	$283.03	$67.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	213	175	$215.00	$85.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	172	172	$298.00	$105.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	160	124	$145.80	$32.03
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	123	105	$172.50	$41.57
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	55	54	$1987.53	$194.45
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	53	28	$125.34	$31.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	45	$119.00	$53.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	37	$6495.00	$1167.99
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	24	$6557.00	$1365.92
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	23	22	$1121.00	$144.58
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	14	$130.00	$25.88
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	14	14	$1896.00	$188.89
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$4837.00	$1029.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$297.00	$122.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	562	327	$29.00	$10.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	467	327	$294.34	$64.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	271	234	$202.32	$85.63
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	195	152	$176.49	$40.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	158	131	$144.00	$31.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	134	$298.00	$106.25
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	47	47	$1978.85	$204.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	42	$119.00	$52.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	40	39	$6495.00	$1201.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$297.00	$123.49
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	18	$1878.11	$198.89
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	16	14	$130.00	$25.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$460.00	$160.47
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	14	14	$1121.00	$143.09
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study	14	12	$449.00	$95.30
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$6557.00	$1405.31
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$86.00	$12.85
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3135.00	$169.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	587	341	$29.00	$11.33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	486	343	$299.26	$64.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	354	285	$200.00	$70.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	173	145	$144.00	$30.50
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	163	129	$177.13	$40.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	119	$298.00	$102.34
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	65	63	$1884.46	$192.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	48	44	$119.00	$43.53
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	30	$6495.00	$1322.16
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	15	15	$86.00	$15.21
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	15	$6557.00	$1460.91
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	15	12	$3140.00	$741.11
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$1817.54	$198.37
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3135.00	$177.37
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$4837.00	$1072.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	708	399	$29.00	$11.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	586	398	$291.97	$62.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	438	336	$200.00	$69.83
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	244	195	$176.24	$37.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	188	164	$145.53	$27.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	152	$298.00	$101.80
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	85	12	$76.00	$15.23
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	54	50	$1657.78	$142.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	45	$119.00	$42.81
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	37	$6495.00	$1332.26
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	28	27	$1568.14	$146.15
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	23	22	$3135.00	$169.72
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	20	$143.00	$33.60
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	19	$130.00	$30.65
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	17	$4837.00	$989.90
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$6557.00	$1454.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	780	408	$29.04	$12.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	666	421	$298.64	$63.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	604	418	$200.00	$68.64
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	220	52	$76.00	$24.04
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	212	172	$200.93	$36.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	195	165	$149.22	$26.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	189	189	$298.00	$101.16
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	50	26	$69.00	$17.97
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	48	47	$1652.83	$152.32
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	46	45	$125.69	$28.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	46	42	$144.26	$32.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	44	43	$6736.82	$1330.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$297.00	$102.87
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	28	26	$3140.00	$783.93
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	26	14	$44.27	$8.15
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	25	24	$1583.20	$154.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$119.00	$39.83
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3143.15	$176.40
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$4837.00	$1038.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	933	403	$29.00	$10.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	879	474	$200.00	$68.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	875	424	$290.56	$62.35
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	661	117	$76.00	$24.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	206	181	$297.00	$99.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	178	$298.00	$100.57
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	173	167	$209.00	$42.70
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	169	142	$155.08	$28.34
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	106	72	$3140.00	$859.98
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	89	87	$153.22	$32.60
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	85	43	$69.00	$20.73
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	50	12	$500.00	$152.52
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	46	45	$1668.96	$143.94
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	43	41	$7243.95	$1313.94
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	33	31	$130.00	$27.85
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	32	30	$1587.88	$154.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	29	$119.00	$38.58
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	25	21	$43.24	$9.63
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	19	18	$197.00	$77.39
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	13	$162.56	$29.28
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$197.00	$77.45
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	13	12	$85.00	$23.55
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$3188.00	$174.49
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$4837.00	$1027.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-22

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 59217

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 MS 19268

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License GA 59217

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Waldo Floyd , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1013027267

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Clayton Guthrie , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013146463

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Ryan Schnetzer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013236348

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Paige Parker , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013463538

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Karen Clubb , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033356712

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Lauren Coleman , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1033634811

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 27, 2012

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 27, 2012

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 27, 2012

Recorded as RICHARD THOMAS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 27, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #59217 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811942592

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 23, 2006

Last Update: October 22, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3708 Northside Dr

Macon, GA 312102404

Phone: 4787454206

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