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Dr. Michael Ashmore, MD

Dr. Michael Ashmore, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ashmore, Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Michael Ashmore, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ashmore graduated from Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Anesthesiology. Dr. Ashmore is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashmore’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashmore’s office at (404) 851-8000.

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

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Anesthesiology | Medical College of Georgia Program

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

    Is Dr. Ashmore board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Ashmore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Ashmore speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ashmore 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. Ashmore. 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:

    • 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ashmore 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. Ashmore. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Ashmore accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ashmore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 851-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Employer Direct Healthcare

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ashmore's office located?

    Dr. Michael Ashmore's Primary Practice

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Atlanta, GA 30342

    (404) 851-8000

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    Dr. Michael Ashmore's Practice 2

    2550 Windy Hill Rd SE Ste 218

    Marietta, GA 30067

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    Dr. Michael Ashmore's Practice 3

    2360 Rockmart Hwy

    Cedartown, GA 30125

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

    Dr. Ashmore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821084849.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashmore?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Ashmore's specialty?

    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. Michael Ashmore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ashmore is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Cary 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

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    Is Dr. Michael Ashmore accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Ashmore is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Ashmore offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ashmore's office at (404) 851-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Ashmore?

    Please contact Dr. Ashmore's office at (404) 851-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ashmore's office located?

    Dr. Ashmore's offices are located in Atlanta, GA, Marietta, GA, and Cedartown, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Ashmore have?

    Dr. Michael Ashmore is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.