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Dr. James Ashford, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Athens, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ashford, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Athens, GA?

    Dr. James Ashford, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. Dr. Ashford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashford’s office at (706) 286-8344.

    What languages does Dr. Ashford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ashford typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ashford 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. Ashford. 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:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Sacral and Tailbone Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Spondylosis
    • Tailbone Arthritis
    • Degenerative Sacral Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47818: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Pain
    • Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neuralgia
    • Neuritis
    • Nerve inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ashford typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ashford 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. Ashford. 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Does Dr. Ashford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 286-8344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ashford accept in Athens, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ashford's office located?

    Dr. James Ashford's Primary Practice

    1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste J

    Athens, GA 30606

    (706) 286-8344

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

    Dr. Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447693833.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashford?

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

    What is Dr. James Ashford's specialty?

    Dr. Ashford is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Athens, GA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is Dr. James Ashford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ashford is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. James Ashford accepting new patients in Athens, GA?

    Yes, Dr. James Ashford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Ashford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (706) 286-8344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Ashford?

    Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (706) 286-8344 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ashford's office located?

    Dr. Ashford's office is located in Athens, GA.