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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

Atlanta, GA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mims, Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Mims graduated from Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Mims is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mims’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mims’s office at (404) 351-5959.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mims?

    Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Mims empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Endoscopic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Mims is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | EMORY HEALTHCARE

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Georgia Regents University | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    Is Dr. Mims board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mims speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mims treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Mims 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. Mims. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    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:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Mims perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Mims 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. Mims. 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:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
    • Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair (Age 5+)
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
    • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
    • Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Belly Button Hernia Repair
    • Adult Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Navel Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal hernia surgery
    • Groin hernia repair
    • Strangulated hernia surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
    • 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49585: Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49521: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Toupet Fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic Fundoplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)

    Also known as:

    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Thyroidectomy
    • Substernal Thyroid Removal
    • Cervical Thyroidectomy
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial

    CPT Codes:

    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Does Dr. Mims accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 351-5959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mims accept in Atlanta, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mims' office located?

    Dr. Joseph Mims' Primary Practice

    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 6015

    Atlanta, GA 30309

    (404) 351-5959

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    Suite 6015

    95 Collier Nwrd

    Atlanta, GA 30309

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Joseph Mims an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mims has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mims, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Awards

    Atlanta Super Doctors

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

    Dr. Mims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487694022.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mims?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Mims's specialty?

    Dr. Mims is a Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Mims to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Mims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mims is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joseph Mims accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Mims is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Mims offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mims's office at (404) 351-5959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Mims?

    Please contact Dr. Mims's office at (404) 351-5959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Mims have?

    Dr. Joseph Mims is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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