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Dr. Steven Ludwig, MD
Baltimore, MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ludwig, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Steven Ludwig, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ludwig completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ludwig is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ludwig’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ludwig’s office at (410) 328-5596.
Where did Dr. Ludwig go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Ludwig board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Steven Ludwig, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Ludwig speak?
Dr. Ludwig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ludwig treat?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ludwig 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. Ludwig. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Joint Fusion Status
- Surgical Joint Fusion
- Arthrodesis History
- Fused Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z981: Arthrodesis status
What procedures does Dr. Ludwig perform?
As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Ludwig 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. Ludwig. 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:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
- Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
- Neck Spinal Fusion
- Additional Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior/Interbody)
- Spinal Cage Insertion After Vertebra Removal
- Neck (C1-C2) Spinal Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
- Spine fusion surgery lower back
- Lumbar arthrodesis
- Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Lower Back Fusion Surgery
- Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
- Cervical Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Cervical Fusion
- Neck Vertebrae Fusion
- Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Multi-Level Lumbar Fusion
- Posterior Interbody Lumbar Arthrodesis
- Laminectomy with Fusion (Additional Level)
- Cervical Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion
- Intervertebral Device Implantation
- Spinal Corpectomy Reconstruction
- Vertebral Body Replacement with Fusion
- Spine Cage and Fusion Surgery
- Atlas-axis fusion
- Cervical spine fusion
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
- 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
- 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment
- 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)
- 22634: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22554: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); cervical below C2
- 22854: Insertion of intervertebral biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to vertebral corpectomy(ies) (vertebral body resection, partial or complete) defect, in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each contiguous defect (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22595: Arthrodesis, posterior technique, atlas-axis (C1-C2)
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion Exploration
- Pelvic Fixation for Spinal Instrumentation
- Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lower Back Bone Cut (Spine Osteotomy)
- Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Thoracic Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Neck Vertebra Removal and Spinal Decompression
- Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
- Artificial Disc Replacement (Neck)
- Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
- Spine fusion check
- Investigate spinal fusion
- Spinal fusion revision assessment
- Spinal-pelvic fusion
- Pelvic bone attachment (spine)
- Spine instrumentation to pelvis
- Spinal Allograft
- Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
- Donor Bone for Spine Fusion
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
- Lumbar Spine Osteotomy
- Vertebral Bone Resection
- Spine Realignment Surgery
- Posterior Lumbar Osteotomy
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Neck Disc Replacement
- Anterior Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Disc Surgery (Neck)
- Cervical Total Disc Replacement
- Thoracic Arthrodesis
- Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
- Spinal Fusion Thoracic
- Back Bone Fusion Surgery
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
- Vertebral Body Resection
- Lumbar re-exploration surgery
- Repeat herniated disc surgery
- Laminotomy with nerve decompression
- Lumbar foraminotomy
- Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
- Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
- Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
- Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
- Posterior Spine Osteotomy
CPT Codes:
- 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
- 22848: Pelvic fixation (attachment of caudal end of instrumentation to pelvic bony structures) other than sacrum (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
- 22214: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; lumbar
- 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22856: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); single interspace, cervical
- 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
- 63081: Vertebral corpectomy (vertebral body resection), partial or complete, anterior approach with decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve root(s); cervical, single segment
- 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar
- 22858: Total disc arthroplasty (artificial disc), anterior approach, including discectomy with end plate preparation (includes osteophytectomy for nerve root or spinal cord decompression and microdissection); second level, cervical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic
Also known as:
- Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
- Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- Additional Spinal Fusion Level (Anterior)
- Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
- Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Back Bone Fusion
- SI Joint Fusion (MIS)
- Percutaneous Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
- Image-Guided SI Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization
- Anterior Interbody Fusion (Add-on)
- Extra Level Spine Fusion
- Spinal Segment Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 27279: Arthrodesis, Sacroiliac Joint, Percutaneous Or Minimally Invasive (Indirect Visualization), With Image Guidance, Includes Obtaining Bone Graft When Performed, And Placement Of Transfixation Device
- 22585: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
- Vertebral Fixation
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
- Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (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:
- Spinal Instrumentation Placement
- Spine Stabilization Hardware
- Posterior Spinal Fixation
- Harrington Rod Placement
- Pedicle Screw Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Additional Vertebra Fracture/Dislocation Repair
- Open Surgery for Neck Fracture or Dislocation
- Lumbar Spine Fracture Repair
- Spinal Fracture Reduction
- Vertebral Dislocation Repair
- Backbone Fracture Surgery
- Cervical Vertebrae Repair
- Neck Fracture Reduction
- Spine Dislocation Surgery
- Lower back fracture surgery
- Vertebral dislocation reduction
- Open spine fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 22328: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; each additional fractured vertebra or dislocated segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22326: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; cervical
- 22325: Open treatment and/or reduction of vertebral fracture(s) and/or dislocation(s), posterior approach, 1 fractured vertebra or dislocated segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
- Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
- Vertebral Segment Fixation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
- SI Joint Fusion
- Sacroiliac Arthrodesis
- Open SI Joint Fusion
- Pelvic Joint Fusion
CPT Codes:
- 27280: Arthrodesis, sacroiliac joint, open, includes obtaining bone graft, including instrumentation, when performed
Also known as:
- Deep Spine Abscess Drainage
- Spinal Abscess Incision
- Lumbar Abscess Drainage
- Sacral Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22015: Incision and drainage, open, of deep abscess (subfascial), posterior spine; lumbar, sacral, or lumbosacral
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
- Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
- Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Fusion (Additional Segment)
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
- Laminectomy with Fusion
- Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
- Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Nerve Root Decompression
- Laminectomy (Additional Segment)
- Facetectomy (Additional Segment)
- Foraminotomy (Additional Segment)
- Lumbar Spinal Decompression
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 63045: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; cervical
- 63053: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
- Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
- Vertebral Osteotomy
- Spine Reshaping Surgery
- Posterior Spinal Osteotomy
- Thoracic Laminectomy
- Spinal Nerve Decompression
- Thoracic Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
- 63046: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; thoracic
Does Dr. Ludwig accept my insurance?
Dr. Ludwig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ludwig accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Ludwig in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ludwig's office located?
What is Dr. Ludwig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ludwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912954454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ludwig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ludwig
What is Dr. Steven Ludwig's specialty?
Dr. Ludwig is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. 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. Contact Dr. Ludwig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Ludwig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ludwig is affiliated with Beebe Healthcare, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial 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 Steven Ludwig accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Steven Ludwig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Ludwig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ludwig's office at (410) 328-5596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Ludwig?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Ludwig have?
Dr. Steven Ludwig is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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