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Active NPI 1548340284 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward William Hellman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tifton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Hellman, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Tifton, GA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1992, Dr. Hellman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2227 US HIGHWAY 41 N.

Dr. Hellman is affiliated with Tift Regional Health System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, 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

2227 Us Highway 41 N

Tifton, GA 31794

Telephone 2293865222
Fax 2293860900
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tifton, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +7.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.4 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Tifton, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hellman (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Tifton Specialty Average (26.4 Years) 26.4 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
14,486 94 $0.44 $0.13
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
286 227 $172.85 $25.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
282 244 $181.21 $118.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
158 132 $120.27 $84.02
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
132 33 $17.29 $6.33
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles
112 93 $165.06 $44.53
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
104 76 $735.52 $104.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
82 82 $279.22 $154.34
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
80 63 $186.45 $24.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
51 51 $179.20 $103.45
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views
38 31 $97.53 $20.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
35 27 $255.00 $64.27
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves
25 13 $771.88 $205.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
16 16 $71.56 $52.48
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
15 14 $82.07 $47.06
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves
13 13 $4058.54 $908.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
12 12 $263.58 $124.03
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
11 11 $52.27 $13.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-01
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 045823

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 - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0117X

State License GA 045823

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00795737A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2225 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293914100

Tift Regional Health System Inc

901 18th St E, Tifton, GA 317943648

Phone: 2293827120

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2227 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293536188

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

13 Associated Practitioners
Christopher Gravitt , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1083223853

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Kyle Fleck , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1184914319

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Celestine Nnaeto , MD

Internal Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1255562567

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1356471692

PHYSICIANASSISTANT

Kristopher Murphy , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1427188770

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Landis Gordon , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1457329641

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address December 01, 2020

Registered at 907 18TH ST E STE 400, TIFTON, GA 317943684 (Tel: 2293533422)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #045823 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location June 08, 2018

Registered at 2227 US HIGHWAY 41 N, TIFTON, GA 31794 (Tel: 2293865222)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #045823 in GA)

NPI Profile Active June 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2015

Registered at 1610 JOHN ORR DR, TIFTON, GA 317943682 (Tel: 2293865222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2015

Registered at 907 18TH ST E, SUITE 150, TIFTON, GA 317943643 (Tel: 2293865222)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2015

Recorded as EDWARD HELLMAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #045823 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548340284
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 17, 2006
Last Update: December 01, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

907 18th St E Ste 400

Tifton, GA 317943684

Phone: 2293533422

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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