29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Schmitz, Orthopedic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Michael Schmitz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Schmitz graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Children'S Healthcare Of Atlan, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Orthopedic Surgery; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Schmitz is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schmitz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmitz’s office at (404) 255-1933.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schmitz?
Dr. Michael Schmitz, 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. Schmitz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Orthopaedic Disorders, Fractures-Complex, Spinal Deformity, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta/GA community, Dr. Schmitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Schmitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children'S Healthcare Of Atlan, Pediatrics Orthopedics; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Orthopedic Surgery; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, General Surgery | Boston Medical Center | CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Schmitz board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Schmitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Schmitz speak?
Dr. Schmitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schmitz treat?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Schmitz 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. Schmitz. 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:
- Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Mid-Back
- Neuromuscular Scoliosis
- Juvenile Scoliosis of Upper Back
- Scoliosis
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Scoliosis in Children and Teens
- Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teen Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
- Teenage scoliosis
- Scoliosis in teens
- AIS
- Thoracolumbar Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Mid-Back Curve
- Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Scoliosis from nerve problems
- Scoliosis from muscle problems
- Secondary scoliosis
- Thoracic Juvenile Scoliosis
- Child Upper Back Curve
ICD-10 Codes:
- M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
- M41115: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M4145: Neuromuscular scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
- M41114: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Other Congenital Spinal Malformations
- Birth Defects
- Spinal birth defects
- Congenital spine abnormalities
- Vertebral malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7649: Other congenital malformations of spine, not associated with scoliosis
Also known as:
- Foot Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Foot Deformities
- Foot Malformations at Birth
- Deformed Feet at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6689: Other specified congenital deformities of feet
Also known as:
- Other Hip Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Congenital Hip Malformation
- Birth Defect of Hip
- Abnormal Hip Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Spine Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Spinal Malformation
- Spinal Birth Defect
- Baby Back Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q675: Congenital deformity of spine
What procedures does Dr. Schmitz perform?
As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Schmitz 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. Schmitz. 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:
- 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:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Humerus Fracture Repair (Elbow Area)
- Setting Broken Forearm Bones (Without Surgery)
- Percutaneous Humeral Fracture Fixation
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Humeral Epicondyle Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Repair
- Closed Reduction of Forearm Fracture
- Radial and Ulnar Fracture Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Forearm Bone Setting
- Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Elbow Fracture Fixation (Percutaneous)
- Humeral Condyle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24575: Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 25565: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; With Manipulation
- 24538: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of supracondylar or transcondylar humeral fracture, with or without intercondylar extension
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Clubfoot Casting and Manipulation
- Ponseti Method for Clubfoot
- Clubfoot Correction with Cast
- Serial Casting for Clubfoot
CPT Codes:
- 29450: Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
- Anesthesia
- Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
- Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
- Heel cord release
CPT Codes:
- 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Smith Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
Also known as:
- Growth Plate Surgery for Leg Deformity
- Hemiepiphyseal Arrest
- Guided Growth Surgery
- Leg Straightening Surgery
- Genu Varus/Valgus Correction
CPT Codes:
- 27485: Arrest, hemiepiphyseal, distal femur or proximal tibia or fibula (eg, genu varus or valgus)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Surgery with Tendon Release
- Ankle Arthrotomy
- Posterior Ankle Capsule Release
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27612: Arthrotomy, posterior capsular release, ankle, with or without Achilles tendon lengthening
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Hip Pinning for Slipped Growth Plate
- Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Pinning
- Femoral Epiphysis Fixation
- Hip Growth Plate Surgery
- Pinning for Slipped Hip
CPT Codes:
- 27176: Treatment of slipped femoral epiphysis; by single or multiple pinning, in situ
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
Also known as:
- Tarsal Coalition Removal
- Foot Bone Excision
- Tarsal Bone Fusion Removal
- Foot Coalition Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28116: Ostectomy, excision of tarsal coalition
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Plantar Fascia and Muscle Release
- Plantar fasciotomy
- Steindler stripping
- Foot arch release
- Plantar fascia surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28250: Division of plantar fascia and muscle (eg, Steindler stripping) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Toe Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenotomy Toe
- Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Hammer Toe Surgery
- Toe Tendon Cut
CPT Codes:
- 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Schmitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 255-1933 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmitz accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Schmitz in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schmitz's office located?
Dr. Michael Schmitz's Primary Practice
5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 250
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 255-1933
Dr. Michael Schmitz's Practice 3
410 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 300
Cumming, GA 30041
(404) 255-1933
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow
Awards
Atlanta Super Doctors
What is Dr. Schmitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083693659.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmitz
What is Dr. Michael Schmitz's specialty?
Dr. Schmitz is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Atlanta, 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. Schmitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Schmitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Schmitz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Scottish Rite Hospital, Arthur M. Blank Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Michael Schmitz accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Schmitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Schmitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmitz's office at (404) 255-1933 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Schmitz?
Please contact Dr. Schmitz's office at (404) 255-1933 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Schmitz have?
Dr. Michael Schmitz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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