Dr. Christopher Tufts, MD

Athens, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Tufts, Anesthesiologist in Athens, GA?

Dr. Christopher Tufts, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA. Dr. Tufts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tufts’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tufts’s office at (706) 475-7643.

What languages does Dr. Tufts speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tufts typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tufts 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. Tufts. 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:

Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Also known as:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

Also known as:

Uncomplicated Childbirth
Childbirth
Normal Delivery
Natural Birth
Vaginal Delivery

ICD-10 Codes:

O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Tufts typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Tufts may include:

Please contact Dr. Tufts' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Tufts accept my insurance?

Dr. Tufts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 475-7643 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Tufts 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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Tufts' office located?

Dr. Christopher Tufts' Primary Practice

1199 Prince Ave

Athens, GA 30606

(706) 475-7643

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What hospitals are Dr. Tufts affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Tufts has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Piedmont Athens Regional,Athens, GA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Piedmont Walton Hospital,Monroe, GA

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked Hysterectomy

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

Dr. Tufts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710412044.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tufts?

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

What is Dr. Christopher Tufts's specialty?

Dr. Tufts is an Anesthesiologist near Athens, GA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Christopher Tufts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Tufts is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Walton Hospital 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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