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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murphy, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Stockbridge, GA?
Dr. Joshua Murphy, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stockbridge, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murphy is fluent in English, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murphy’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murphy’s office.
What languages does Dr. Murphy speak?
Dr. Murphy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Murphy treat?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy. 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:
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Lower Back
- Scoliosis of the Mid-Lower Back
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Upper Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Lumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Lower Back Curve
- Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
- Mid-Lower Back Spinal Curve
- Curved Thoracolumbar Spine
- Thoracic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Upper Back Curve
- Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41126: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, lumbar region
- M4185: Other forms of scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41114: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
- Birth Defects
- Spinal birth defects
- Congenital spine abnormalities
- Vertebral malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Right Clubfoot
- Birth Defects
- Right Talipes Equinovarus
- Congenital Right Clubfoot
- Twisted Right Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6601: Congenital talipes equinovarus, right foot
What procedures does Dr. Murphy perform?
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy. 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:
- 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:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Application of Risser Cast or Brace
- Risser Jacket Application
- Spinal Cast
- Scoliosis Brace Application
- Body Cast for Spine
CPT Codes:
- 29010: Application of Risser jacket, localizer, body; only
Also known as:
- Walking Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Below Knee Walking Cast
- Ambulatory Short Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29425: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Tarsal Osteotomy)
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
- Tarsal Bone Cut
- Midfoot Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Realignment Surgery
- Corrective Foot Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
- 28304: Osteotomy, tarsal bones, other than calcaneus or talus;
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
- Ankle Arthrotomy
- Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Femur Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Excision of Femur Bone Cyst
- Curettage of Femur Bone Tumor
- Thigh Bone Tumor Surgery
- Femur Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 27355: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of femur;
Also known as:
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
Does Dr. Murphy accept my insurance?
Dr. Murphy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murphy accept in Stockbridge, GA?
Dr. Murphy in Stockbridge, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Murphy's office located?
What is Dr. Murphy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murphy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023247863.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murphy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murphy
What is Dr. Joshua Murphy's specialty?
Dr. Murphy is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Stockbridge, GA. An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures. Contact Dr. Murphy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Murphy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Piedmont Walton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Joshua Murphy accepting new patients in Stockbridge, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Murphy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Murphy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murphy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Murphy?
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