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Dr. Thomas Gautsch, MD

Dr. Thomas Gautsch, MD

Gallatin, TN

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gautsch, Orthopedic Surgeon in Gallatin, TN?

    Dr. Thomas Gautsch, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gallatin, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Gautsch graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Gautsch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gautsch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gautsch’s office at (615) 452-3320.

    Where did Dr. Gautsch go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Orthopedic Surgery | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gautsch board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Gautsch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Gautsch speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gautsch treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gautsch 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. Gautsch. 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
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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 Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Gautsch perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Gautsch 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. Gautsch. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery
    • Knee chondroplasty

    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
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
    • Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP

    CPT Codes:

    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion

    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

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Gautsch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gautsch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 452-3320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gautsch accept in Gallatin, TN?

    Dr. Gautsch in Gallatin, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthScope

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gautsch's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Gautsch's Primary Practice

    570 Hartsville Pike

    Gallatin, TN 37066

    (615) 452-3320

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    Dr. Thomas Gautsch's Practice 2

    537 Stonecrest Pkwy Ste 105

    Smyrna, TN 37167

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    Dr. Thomas Gautsch's Practice 3

    2009 Memorial Blvd

    Springfield, TN 37172

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

    Dr. Gautsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386677227.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gautsch?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Gautsch's specialty?

    Dr. Gautsch is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Gallatin, TN. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Gautsch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Gautsch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gautsch is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, Maury Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Paducah, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Lexington, The Medical Center at Bowling Green 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 Thomas Gautsch accepting new patients in Gallatin, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Gautsch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Gautsch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gautsch's office at (615) 452-3320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Gautsch?

    Please contact Dr. Gautsch's office at (615) 452-3320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Gautsch have?

    Dr. Thomas Gautsch is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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