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 Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare 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 an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Blam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
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:
- Sciatica
- Sciatic Nerve Pain
- Leg Pain from Back
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5430: Sciatica, unspecified side
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon like Dr. Blam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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)
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 Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae 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
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)
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
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Blam's office located?
Dr. Oren Blam's Primary Practice
11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 205
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(410) 644-1880
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.
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 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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