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Dr. Oren Blam, MD

Dr. Oren Blam, MD

Hagerstown, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blam, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Hagerstown, MD?

    Dr. Oren Blam, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blam completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Blam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blam’s office at (410) 644-1880.

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

    • Fellowship: Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Division

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Pa Hospital-Uphs, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Blam board certified as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Oren Blam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Blam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Blam treat?

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

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • 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:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-neurological surgery care
    • Brain surgery aftercare
    • Spine surgery aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48811: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Sciatica
    • Sciatic Nerve Pain
    • Leg Pain from Back
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5430: Sciatica, unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    What procedures does Dr. Blam perform?

    As an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Blam 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. Blam. 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 (Posterior Approach)
    • 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 Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)

    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
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    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 Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
    • 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

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    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)

    Does Dr. Blam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 644-1880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blam accept in Hagerstown, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Inland Empire

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blam's office located?

    Dr. Oren Blam's Primary Practice

    11110 Medical Campus Rd

    Hagerstown, MD 21742

    (410) 644-1880

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    Dr. Oren Blam's Practice 2

    6190 Georgetown Blvd Ste 108

    Eldersburg, MD 21784

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    Dr. Oren Blam's Practice 3

    187 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 1

    Frederick, MD 21702

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Blam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205838406.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blam?

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

    What is Dr. Oren Blam's specialty?

    Dr. Blam is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Hagerstown, 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. Blam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Oren Blam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blam is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County 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 Oren Blam accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Oren Blam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Oren Blam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blam's office at (410) 644-1880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Oren Blam?

    Please contact Dr. Blam's office at (410) 644-1880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Oren Blam have?

    Dr. Oren Blam is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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