Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kercher, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kercher?
Dr. James Kercher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kercher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Patellofemoral Disorders, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta, GA community, Dr. Kercher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kercher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Kercher speak?
Dr. Kercher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kercher typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kercher 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. Kercher. 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:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Knee Joint Problems
- Left Knee Joint Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal derangement of right knee
- Right knee joint dysfunction
- Right knee mechanical issues
- Internal derangement of left knee
- Left knee joint dysfunction
- Left knee mechanical issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M238X1: Other internal derangements of right knee
- M238X2: Other internal derangements of left knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kercher typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kercher 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. Kercher. 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:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
- Knee scope cartilage repair
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
- 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Does Dr. Kercher accept my insurance?
Dr. Kercher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 355-0743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kercher accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Kercher 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
BCBS Unspecified
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kercher's office located?
Peachtree Orthopedics
3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 355-0743
What hospitals are Dr. Kercher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kercher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kercher's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kercher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518143676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kercher?
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