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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 here.
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 here.
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
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
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
What is Dr. Ashford's NPI number?An 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 this 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 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 James Ashford?
Please contact Dr. Ashford's office at (706) 286-8344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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