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Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy, MD

Woodstock, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ponnusamy, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Woodstock, GA?

    Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Woodstock, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ponnusamy is fluent in English, Arabic, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnusamy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnusamy’s office at (770) 926-9112.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ponnusamy?

    Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive 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. Ponnusamy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip Replacement & Revision, Hip Replacement-Anterior Approach, Knee Replacement & Revision, Partial Knee Replacement, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Woodstock/GA community, Dr. Ponnusamy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Ponnusamy speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Ponnusamy treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ponnusamy 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. Ponnusamy. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Right Trochanteric Bursitis
    • Bursitis
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Bursitis
    • Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
    • Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip

    What procedures does Dr. Ponnusamy perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ponnusamy 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. Ponnusamy. 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation or Replacement
    • Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
    • Femoral Neck Fracture Repair
    • Proximal Femur Fracture Treatment
    • Hip Pinning Surgery
    • Hip Fracture Prosthetic Replacement
    • Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
    • Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
    • Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 27236: Open treatment of femoral fracture, proximal end, neck, internal fixation or prosthetic replacement
    • 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Revision Total Knee Replacement
    • Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Failed Knee Replacement Surgery
    • Knee Implant Exchange
    • Partial Knee Replacement Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27487: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; femoral and entire tibial component
    • 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Ponnusamy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponnusamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 926-9112 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnusamy accept in Woodstock, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ponnusamy's office located?

    Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy's Primary Practice

    1505 Stone Bridge Pkwy Ste 200

    Woodstock, GA 30189

    (770) 926-9112

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    Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy's Practice 2

    300 Tower Rd NE Ste 200

    Marietta, GA 30060

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    Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy's Practice 3

    720 Transit Ave Ste 202

    Canton, GA 30114

    (770) 345-5717

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

    Dr. Ponnusamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265722698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnusamy?

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

    What is Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy's specialty?

    Dr. Ponnusamy is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Woodstock, GA. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Ponnusamy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ponnusamy is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar Windy Hill 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 Karthikeyan Ponnusamy accepting new patients in Woodstock, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karthikeyan Ponnusamy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponnusamy's office at (770) 926-9112 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karthikeyan Ponnusamy?

    Please contact Dr. Ponnusamy's office at (770) 926-9112 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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