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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. James, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Plas James, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. James completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Tulane, Orthopedic Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Surgery. Dr. James is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. James’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. James’s office at (678) 701-2225.
Where did Dr. James go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Tulane, Orthopedic Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Surgery
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. James board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Plas James, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. James speak?
Dr. James and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. James treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. James 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. James. 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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Displacement
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Neck
- Herniated Disc in Neck
- Bulging Disc in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M50221: Other cervical disc displacement at C4-C5 level
- M50222: Other cervical disc displacement at C5-C6 level
- M5021: Other cervical disc displacement, high cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
What procedures does Dr. James perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. James 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. James. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Bone Removal and Nerve Decompression
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Removal of Spinal Bone for Nerve Relief (Additional Segment)
- Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Removal of Spinal Hardware
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Removal of Spinal Hardware (Anterior)
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Lumbar Corpectomy
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
- Vertebral body resection (additional)
- Spinal decompression surgery (additional segment)
- Corpectomy (additional level)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Spine Instrumentation Removal
- Back Hardware Removal
- Posterior Spinal Implant Removal
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Anterior Spinal Implant Removal
- Spinal Rod Removal
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 63090: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina or nerve root(s), lower thoracic, lumbar, or sacral; single segment
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
- 63091: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, transperitoneal or retroperitoneal approach with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina or nerve root(s), lower thoracic, lumbar, or sacral; each additional segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
- 22852: Removal of posterior segmental instrumentation
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22855: Removal of anterior instrumentation
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Lumbar Plexus Nerve
- Lumbar Plexus Neuroplasty
- Major Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery Leg
- Lumbar Nerve Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 64714: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; lumbar plexus
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
- Spinal Navigation Surgery
- Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
- Image-Guided Spine Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. James accept my insurance?
Dr. James accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 701-2225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. James accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. James in Atlanta, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Express Scripts
Medicare
PreferredOne
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. James' office located?
Dr. Plas James' Primary Practice
3200 Downwood Cir NW Ste 500
Atlanta, GA 30327
(678) 701-2225
What is Dr. James's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851455877.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. James?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. James
What is Dr. Plas James's specialty?
Dr. James is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. James to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Plas James affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. James is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Northside Hospital Atlanta 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 Plas James accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Plas James is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Plas James offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. James's office at (678) 701-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Plas James?
Please contact Dr. James's office at (678) 701-2225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Plas James have?
Dr. Plas James is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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