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Dr. James Holtzclaw, MD

Dr. James Holtzclaw, MD

Savannah, GA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Holtzclaw, Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. James Holtzclaw, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Holtzclaw graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Holtzclaw is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Holtzclaw’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Holtzclaw’s office at (912) 355-6615.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Holtzclaw?

    Dr. James Holtzclaw, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Holtzclaw empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip Replacement-Anterior Approach, Joint Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pelvic & Acetabular Fractures, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Savannah/GA community, Dr. Holtzclaw is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Duke University Med Center | Duke University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Holtzclaw board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. James Holtzclaw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Holtzclaw speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Holtzclaw treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Holtzclaw 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. Holtzclaw. 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 Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    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:

    • 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:

    • Torn Meniscus
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Meniscus Tear
    • Knee Cartilage Tear
    • Meniscal Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83231A: Complex tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    What procedures does Dr. Holtzclaw perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Holtzclaw 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. Holtzclaw. 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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    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
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    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:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    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:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
    • Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Does Dr. Holtzclaw accept my insurance?

    Dr. Holtzclaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 355-6615 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Holtzclaw accept in Savannah, GA?

    Dr. Holtzclaw in Savannah, 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

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Holtzclaw's office located?

    Dr. James Holtzclaw's Primary Practice

    4425 Paulsen St

    Savannah, GA 31405

    (912) 355-6615

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    Dr. James Holtzclaw's Practice 2

    613 Towne Park Dr W Ste 303

    Rincon, GA 31326

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    Dr. James Holtzclaw's Practice 3

    22 W Oglethorpe Ave

    Savannah, GA 31401

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

    Dr. Holtzclaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275584930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holtzclaw?

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

    What is Dr. James Holtzclaw's specialty?

    Dr. Holtzclaw is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Savannah, GA. 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. Holtzclaw to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Holtzclaw is affiliated with Candler Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Savannah, GA 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 James Holtzclaw accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?

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

    Does Dr. James Holtzclaw offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Holtzclaw's office at (912) 355-6615 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Holtzclaw?

    Please contact Dr. Holtzclaw's office at (912) 355-6615 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Holtzclaw have?

    Dr. James Holtzclaw is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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