Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

Richard Lawton, MD practices Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine. Emory University School of Medicine is ranked 23 in research and 42 in primary care medicine He over the years received 1 awards: "Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification". Dr. Richard Lawton is also a published doctor. He has 8 paper published. The most recent paper is: The role of glenohumeral capsular ligaments in internal and external rotation of the humerus. He is registered with Medicare.

Publications

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• The role of glenohumeral capsular Ligaments in internal and external rotation of the humerus.
• Dislocation after long-necked total hip arthroplasty.
• The use of heparin in patients in whom a pulmonary embolism is suspected after total hip arthroplasty.
• The "moving valgus stress test" for medial collateral Ligament tears of the elbow.
• Valgus torque in youth baseball pitchers: A biomechanical study.
• Validity of index of suspicion for pulmonary embolism after hip arthroplasty.
• Pediatric Shoulder instability: presentation, findings, treatment, and outcomes.

Schools

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• Emory University School Of Medicine

• Mayo Grad School MedMayo Fndn

• Steadman Hawkins Clinic

Procedures Preformed

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• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
• All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
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Conditions Treated

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• Achilles Tendinitis
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
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Doctors Specialties

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• Sports Medicine
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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• Choice Plus POS II
• American Enterprise Group
• American Republic
• Pathway X Bronze Direct CACA IN HIX
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
• Blue Card PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico PPO
• Cigna PPO
• Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
• Open Access Plus
• Cofinity PPO
• Commercial Insurance Company
• Coventry Health Care
• Golden Rule
• GEHA
• Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
• Humana
• Medicaid
• Medicare MCR
• Meritain Health
• NGS CoreSource
• PHP-Physicians Health Plan
• Commercial
• Choice Plus POS
• Navigate HMO
• Navigate POS
• Options PPO
• United Healthcare
• Worker's Compensation WC

Awards

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• Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification

Education

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• Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• Emory University School of Medicine

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1215980420
NPPES Provider LastName		LAWTON
NPPES Provider FirstName		RICHARD
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		813017300
NPPES Provider State		CO
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		218.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		79.0
Percent Opioid Claims		36.24

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1215980420
Last Name Of The Provider	LAWTON
First Name Of The Provider	RICHARD
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