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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 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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. James typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. James typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
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)
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:
- 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:
- 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)
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
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employee Benefit Management Services Administered Payer
Medicare
Sonder Health Plans
The Araz Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. James affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. James has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. James's NPI number?A 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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Atlanta, GA.
What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?
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.
Is 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, 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 Dr. 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' office at (678) 701-2225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Plas James?
Please contact Dr. James' office at (678) 701-2225 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. James' office located?
Dr. James' office is located in Atlanta, GA.
Which board certifications does Dr. Plas James have?
Dr. Plas James is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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