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Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(578 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Trauma

Medical College of Georgia (1991)

Professional interests include: hip problems, meniscus repair, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and more.

75 Livingston Street Lower Level
Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 630-7494

Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC specializing in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho, UNC Health Alliance, EmergeOrtho and EMERGEORTHO PA.

Office Locations

75 Livingston Street Lower Level
Asheville, NC 28801

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Some issues Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD can help you with:

Debridement (Removal of Unhealthy Tissue)

Debridement is a procedure that removes damaged skin to help the body heal a chronic wound, acute injury, or burn. Several layers of skin surrounding a chronic wound can include foreign debris, dead (necrotic) tissue, infected tissue, and calloused (hyperkeratotic) skin. If left untreated, these damaged skin layers can spread infection to other parts of the body and may aggravate the wound and delay its healing.

Debriding (removing) this damaged and diseased skin encourages the growth of healthy new tissue, impeding infection by triggering the body's natural cycle of tissue renewal. For this reason, debridement functions both as a wound treatment and as a preventative measure against more complex consequences of infected skin, such as sepsis and amputation. In some circumstances, debridement provides additional aesthetic benefits such as decreased scarring. Debridement also permits doctors to retrieve tissue samples for testing, such as to determine whether patients need antibiotic treatment.

Wounds that frequently require debridement include:

Nonhealing diabetic ulcers
Chronic wounds
Severe burns
Contaminated wounds

Debridement can be performed either surgically or nonsurgically; some methods are less invasive than others. Doctors select the appropriate debridement technique by considering the location, cause, and size of a patient's wound and may also weigh the patient's overall wellbeing, age, and risk of infection.

Surgical debridement is performed by cutting away dead, infected, and hyperkeratotic skin with a surgical scalpel. For deep wounds that tear away the skin and go into the muscle, skin from another region of a patient's body may be grafted onto the wound, which may then be periodically assessed and rebandaged until fully healed.

Non-surgical debridement is achieved with water or a dissolvent gel. Water softens the damaged skin and affected tissue, allowing doctors to remove it with wet-to-dry dressing. When wet tissue dries, it adheres to the dry dressing or bandage and comes off when the dressing is pulled away. In contrast, dissolvent gel deconstructs tissue, which can be cleaned off of the wound. Nonsurgical debridement is less invasive than surgical techniques; however, it can entail repeat treatments, slowing wound recovery.

While the prospect of stripping away skin may seem jarring, debridement can be critical to the treatment and healing of wounds which cannot not heal independently.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

joint reconstruction

pelvis X-ray

reconstructive surgery

tibia and fibula X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD performed more computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), joint reconstruction, pelvis X-ray, reconstructive surgery, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

musculoskeletal imaging

In 2023, Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD performed more knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, and musculoskeletal imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	450
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	69
doctor visit	971
fracture surgery	25
injections	450
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	125
musculoskeletal imaging	538
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	341
reconstructive surgery	111
rehabilitation	70
X-rays	879

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2013 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	481
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	40
doctor visit	989
fracture surgery	18
injections	481
joint surgery	101
lower extremity surgery	101
musculoskeletal imaging	440
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	321
reconstructive surgery	101
X-rays	787

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	669
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	78
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	376
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	47
doctor visit	757
fracture surgery	28
injections	376
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	116
musculoskeletal imaging	368
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	286
reconstructive surgery	104
X-rays	687

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	71
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	332
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	31
doctor visit	788
fracture surgery	24
injections	332
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	92
musculoskeletal imaging	322
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	262
reconstructive surgery	79
X-rays	600

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1160
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	158
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	544
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	64
doctor visit	1116
fracture surgery	11
injections	544
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	110
musculoskeletal imaging	573
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	339
reconstructive surgery	110
X-rays	912

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	87
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	478
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	21
doctor visit	1028
injections	478
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	532
pelvic imaging	297
reconstructive surgery	89
X-rays	829

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	487

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	69
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	344
doctor visit	786
injections	344
joint surgery	95
lower extremity surgery	95
musculoskeletal imaging	411
pelvic imaging	250
reconstructive surgery	95
X-rays	661

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	46
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	312
doctor visit	814
injections	312
joint surgery	97
lower extremity surgery	97
musculoskeletal imaging	438
pelvic imaging	282
reconstructive surgery	97
X-rays	720

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	54
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	234
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	42
doctor visit	657
injections	234
joint surgery	93
lower extremity surgery	93
musculoskeletal imaging	319
pelvic imaging	169
reconstructive surgery	93
X-rays	488

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	35
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	58
doctor visit	694
injections	211
joint surgery	89
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	403
pelvic imaging	180
reconstructive surgery	89
X-rays	583

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	41
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	212
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	69
doctor visit	642
injections	212
joint surgery	93
lower extremity surgery	93
musculoskeletal imaging	271
pelvic imaging	165
reconstructive surgery	93
X-rays	436

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	41
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Asheville, NC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	361
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	49
doctor visit	840
fracture surgery	21
injections	361
joint surgery	96
lower extremity surgery	100
musculoskeletal imaging	419
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	262
reconstructive surgery	96
rehabilitation	70
X-rays	689

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	573
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	61
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	311

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1991. He completed residency at Erlanger Health System. He is certified by the Internal Medicine-Sports Medicine, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (1991)

Residency: Erlanger Health System (1998)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine-Sports Medicine, Board Certified (2009)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

EmergeOrtho

UNC Health Alliance

EmergeOrtho

EMERGEORTHO PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 578 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Asheville, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tally H. Eddings III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$94,269 ATTUNE $92,096	ACTIS $90	$2,082
Brainlab, Inc.	$14,412 Kick, Airo, Curve, Buzz, Node, Exact Trac, Novalis, TramaCad, Elements $12,850	Kick $891	Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $168	OTHER PRODUCT $89	Surgery Software $86	Other $327
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$7,319 Hip $1,326	KNEES $1,172	PINNACLE $1,088	Spine $940	Orthopaedics $528	Other $2,264
Exactech, Inc.	$690 Optetrak $610	NOVATION HIP $80
BIOVENTUS LLC	$473 Exogen $136	Durolane $125	GELSYN 3 $86	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $68	Ultrasound Bone Healing $58
Other	$2,170 CellerateRx $451	Zilretta $217	OFIRMEV $206	Arcos $139	Navio Surgical System $100	Other $1,056

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$96,539
Travel and Lodging	$17,001
Food and Beverage	$5,782
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Tally Eddings sees patients in Asheville, NC. His medical specialties are orthopedic trauma and sports medicine. Dr. Eddings graduated from Medical College of Georgia and then he performed his residency at Erlanger Health System. His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, meniscus repair, and knee replacement. The average patient rating for Dr. Eddings is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with EmergeOrtho and UNC Health. UNC Health reports that Dr. Eddings is accepting new patients at his office in Asheville, NC.