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Dr. Phillip Walton, MD

Dr. Phillip Walton, MD

Lawrenceville, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walton, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Dr. Phillip Walton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lawrenceville, GA. Dr. Walton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walton’s office at (770) 962-4300.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Walton?

    Dr. Phillip Walton, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Walton empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Ankle Replacement, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Sports Injuries-Foot & Ankle, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lawrenceville/GA community, Dr. Walton is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Walton speak?

    Dr. Walton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Walton treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Walton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Walton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Stiff Big Toe
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Rigidus
    • Big Toe Arthritis
    • Frozen Big Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2021: Hallux rigidus, right foot
    • M2022: Hallux rigidus, left foot

    Also known as:

    • Bunion
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Hallux Valgus
    • Big Toe Deformity
    • Foot Bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2012: Hallux valgus (acquired), left foot
    • M2011: Hallux valgus (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinitis
    • Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendinopathy
    • Heel Cord Tendinitis
    • Ankle Tendinitis
    • Achilles Tendonitis
    • Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy
    • PTT Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7661: Achilles tendinitis, right leg
    • M7662: Achilles tendinitis, left leg
    • M76821: Posterior tibial tendinitis, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. Walton perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Walton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Walton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Heel Bone Removal
    • Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction (Kidner Procedure)
    • Calcaneus Ostectomy
    • Heel Bone Resection
    • Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneal Bone Excision
    • Hallux Valgus Correction
    • Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
    • Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Kidner procedure
    • Flatfoot correction surgery
    • Accessory navicular bone removal with tendon repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 28118: Ostectomy, calcaneus;
    • 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28238: Reconstruction (advancement), posterior tibial tendon with excision of accessory tarsal navicular bone (eg, Kidner type procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Leg Tendon Repair
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Leg Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Reconstruction Leg

    CPT Codes:

    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
    • 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Growth Excision
    • Mole Removal (Small)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11420: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Does Dr. Walton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 962-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walton accept in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Dr. Walton in Lawrenceville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Walton's office located?

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    758 Old Norcross Road, Suite 100

    Lawrenceville, GA 30046

    (770) 962-4300

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    What is Dr. Walton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Walton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770710204.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walton

    What is Dr. Phillip Walton's specialty?

    Dr. Walton is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Lawrenceville, GA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Walton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Phillip Walton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walton is affiliated with Northside Hospital Gwinnett which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Phillip Walton accepting new patients in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Walton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phillip Walton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walton's office at (770) 962-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phillip Walton?

    Please contact Dr. Walton's office at (770) 962-4300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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