Dr. J. George Thomas, MD

Physiatrist, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Specialist

Charlotte, NC

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Thomas, Physiatrist in Charlotte, NC?

Dr. J. George Thomas, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Thomas graduated from Med College Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (704) 355-9330.

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

Medical School: Med College Thiruvananthapuram

What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
Stroke
Paralysis
Post-stroke Problems
Effects of Stroke
Stroke After-effects
Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain infarction

ICD-10 Codes:

I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Also known as:

Malaise
Fatigue
General discomfort
Feeling unwell
Unease

ICD-10 Codes:

R5381: Other malaise

Also known as:

Paraplegia
Quadriplegia
Paralysis
Lower body paralysis
Paralysis of legs
Spinal cord injury paralysis
Tetraplegia
Four limb paralysis
Complete paralysis

ICD-10 Codes:

G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

Implanted Pain Pump Management
Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
Epidural Pump Refill
Pain Pump Evaluation
Drug Infusion Pump Management

CPT Codes:

62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

Also known as:

Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
Chemical nerve block (extremity)
Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
Botox for spasticity (additional)
Nerve denervation (chemical)
Extremity Chemodenervation
Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

CPT Codes:

64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

Also known as:

Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
Extremity Chemodenervation
Spasticity Injection
Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
Muscle Denervation

CPT Codes:

64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 355-9330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Charlotte, NC?

Dr. Thomas in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

Dr. J. George Thomas' Primary Practice

1000 Blythe Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 355-9330

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Dr. J. George Thomas' Practice 2

10628 Park Rd

Charlotte, NC 28210

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What hospitals are Dr. Thomas affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Thomas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Atrium Health Pineville,Charlotte, NC

Gold Standard Top Hospital

Ranked in 5 Specialties

Ranked in 7 Procedures

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center,Charlotte, NC

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

Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194789776.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

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

What is Dr. J. George Thomas's specialty?

Dr. Thomas is a Physiatrist near Charlotte, NC.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. J. George Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville 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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