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Dr. Charles Claps, DO

Dr. Charles Claps, DO

Fayetteville, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Claps, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Fayetteville, GA?

    Dr. Charles Claps is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements at Resurgens Orthopaedics. He uses advanced robotic technology to improve patient outcomes. He is also the the Director of the Robotic Center of Excellence for hip and knee replacement at Piedmont Fayette. Dr. Claps believes in treating patients like family, ensuring they feel confident and cared for throughout their journey. He performs most joint replacements as outpatient procedures, with patients walking within hours of surgery. Serving the active communities of Fayetteville and Newnan, Dr. Claps helps patients return to their favorite activities, from golf to pickleball.

    What languages does Dr. Claps speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Claps typically treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Claps 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. Claps. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left 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
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Claps typically perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Claps 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. Claps. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    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

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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. Claps accept my insurance?

    Dr. Claps accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 461-1238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Claps accept in Fayetteville, GA?

    Dr. Claps in Fayetteville, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Group Administrators Ltd

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Claps' office located?

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    1336 Highway 54 West, Building 500

    Fayetteville, GA 30214

    (770) 461-1238

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    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    2301 Newnan Crossing Boulevard

    Newnan, GA 30265

    (678) 633-6600

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

    Dr. Claps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679838718.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Claps?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Claps's specialty?

    Dr. Claps is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Fayetteville, GA.

    What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Charles Claps affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Claps is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Wellstar Windy Hill, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee 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

    When to see an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Charles Claps accepting new patients in Fayetteville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Claps is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Claps offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Claps's office at (770) 461-1238 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Claps?

    Please contact Dr. Claps's office at (770) 461-1238 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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