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Dr. Michael Shuler, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1497944565
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 8 locations across 1 states.

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1765 Old West Broad St
Athens, GA 306062853
(706) 549-1663
fax (706) 546-8792
Mailing address
1765 Old West Broad St Bldg 2-200
Athens, GA 306062887
Georgia — 7 locations
Additional location
1000 Cowles Clinc Way Ste A-400
Greensboro, GA 306425289
Additional location
1000 Cowles Clinc Way Ste C-200
Greensboro, GA 306425287
Additional location
125 King Ave
Athens, GA 306066734
Additional location
1553 Janmar RD
Snellville, GA 300785606
(770) 554-5009
Additional location
1774 Old West Broad St
Athens, GA 306062865
Additional location
3440 Highway 81
Loganville, GA 300529112
(770) 554-5009
Additional location
855 King Ave
Athens, GA 306062837

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2024
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #53723

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497944565. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,502
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$442,521
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0775 Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg 2,340 12 $65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 266 266 $105
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 249 245 $33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 226 192 $84
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 151 117 $37
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope 131 110 $370
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 115 110 $120
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 106 79 $207
J2920 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg 103 78 $4
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 96 88 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,498
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Linvatec Corporation 4 $8,479.46
Medline Industries LP 1 $18.45

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$8,479
Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,051
Patients
911
Total drug cost
$207,740
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 370 345 $1,284
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 230 199 $1,743
Tramadol Hcl Generic 191 180 $448
Meloxicam Generic 162 99 $615
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 37 31 $262
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 29 $225
Xiaflex (Collagenase Clostridium Hist.) Brand 18 16 $203,145
Promethazine Hcl Generic 12 12 $18

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Shuler's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Shuler practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Michael Shuler practice?
Dr. Michael Shuler practices at 1765 Old West Broad St, Athens, GA 306062853. Office phone: 7065491663.
What is Dr. Michael Shuler's NPI?
Dr. Michael Shuler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497944565, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Shuler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Shuler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Shuler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, collagenase, clostridium histolyticum, 0.01 mg (HCPCS J0775); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.