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Dr. Carol Ritter, MD

Towson, MD

44 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ritter, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Towson, MD?

    Dr. Carol Ritter, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Towson, MD. She has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Ritter graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Ritter is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ritter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ritter’s office at (410) 296-2557.

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

    • Residency: Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Greater Baltimore Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin

    Is Dr. Ritter board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Ritter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Ritter speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Ritter treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ritter 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. Ritter. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Pelvic prolapse
    • Dropped pelvic organs
    • Genital prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8189: Other female genital prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N938: Other specified abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Uterine Disorder
    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Uterine Conditions
    • Uterine Problems
    • Uterine Health Issues
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N858: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Amenorrhea
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Vulvar Atrophy
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
    • Vaginal Atrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N905: Atrophy of vulva

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
    • Birth Control
    • General contraceptive care
    • Family planning management
    • Birth control services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • HRT
    • Hormone therapy
    • Menopausal hormone treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

    Also known as:

    • Endometriosis
    • Endometrial implants
    • Endometrial tissue outside uterus
    • Retrograde menstruation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N809: Endometriosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vulvar Inflammation
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Acute Vulvitis
    • Sudden Vulvar Irritation
    • Inflamed Vulva

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N762: Acute vulvitis

    What procedures does Dr. Ritter perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Ritter 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. Ritter. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Salpingolysis
    • Laparoscopic Ovariolysis
    • Pelvic Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58660: Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Vaginal total hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy through vagina
    • Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries via vagina

    CPT Codes:

    • 58262: Vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s), and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Fibroid Removal
    • Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
    • Uterine Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Paracervical Nerve Block (Uterine)
    • Uterine Nerve Block
    • Cervical Nerve Injection
    • Pelvic Pain Injection
    • Anesthetic for Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 64435: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; paracervical (uterine) nerve

    Does Dr. Ritter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ritter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 296-2557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ritter accept in Towson, MD?

    Dr. Ritter in Towson, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Assurant

    • Brazos Valley Health Network

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ritter's office located?

    Dr. Carol Ritter's Primary Practice

    1122 Kenilworth Dr Ste 401

    Towson, MD 21204

    (410) 296-2557

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

    Dr. Ritter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376537282.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ritter?

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

    What is Dr. Carol Ritter's specialty?

    Dr. Ritter is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Towson, MD. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Ritter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carol Ritter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ritter is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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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    Is Carol Ritter accepting new patients in Towson, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Ritter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carol Ritter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (410) 296-2557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carol Ritter?

    Please contact Dr. Ritter's office at (410) 296-2557 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Ritter have?

    Dr. Carol Ritter is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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