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Dr. John Ergener, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Halethorpe, MD

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ergener, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Halethorpe, MD?

    Dr. John Ergener, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Halethorpe, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Ergener completed his residency at Georgetown University Med Center. Dr. Ergener is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ergener’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ergener’s office at (703) 287-4678.

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

    • Residency: Georgetown University Med Center

    • Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Ergener speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ergener typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ergener 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. Ergener. 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:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Disc Degeneration
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
    • Worn Neck Discs
    • Cervical Spondylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Ergener typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ergener 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. Ergener. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Overnight Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
    • Sleep Oxygen Test
    • Nocturnal Oximetry
    • Overnight O2 Saturation Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Does Dr. Ergener accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ergener accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 287-4678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ergener accept in Halethorpe, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Ergener's office located?

    Dr. John Ergener's Primary Practice

    1701 Twin Springs Rd

    Halethorpe, MD 21227

    (703) 287-4678

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    Dr. John Ergener's Practice 2

    8008 Westpark Dr

    Mc Lean, VA 22102

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    Dr. John Ergener's Practice 3

    1221 Mercantile Ln

    Largo, MD 20774

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

    Dr. Ergener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679618623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ergener?

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

    What is Dr. John Ergener's specialty?

    Dr. Ergener is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Halethorpe, MD.

    What does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon do?

    Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine.

    Is Dr. John Ergener affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ergener is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Inova Loudoun Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dr. John Ergener accepting new patients in Halethorpe, MD?

    Yes, Dr. John Ergener is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Ergener offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ergener's office at (703) 287-4678 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Ergener?

    Please contact Dr. Ergener's office at (703) 287-4678 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ergener's office located?

    Dr. Ergener's offices are located in Halethorpe, MD, Mc Lean, VA, and Largo, MD.