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Dr. Ira Garonzik, MD

Dr. Ira Garonzik, MD

Baltimore, MD

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Garonzik, Neurosurgeon in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Ira Garonzik, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Garonzik graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Neurological Surgery; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Garonzik is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garonzik’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. Garonzik’s office at (410) 664-3680.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Neurological Surgery; Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery | Johns Hopkins University School Med

    • Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Garonzik speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Garonzik treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Garonzik 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. Garonzik. 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:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    What procedures does Dr. Garonzik perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Garonzik 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. Garonzik. 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:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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
    • 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:

    • Spinal Fusion Exploration
    • Neck Laminectomy for Spinal Cord Decompression
    • Removal of Spinal Hardware
    • Thoracic Spine Fusion
    • Spine fusion check
    • Investigate spinal fusion
    • Spinal fusion revision assessment
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery (Neck)
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Spine Instrumentation Removal
    • Back Hardware Removal
    • Posterior Spinal Implant Removal
    • Thoracic Arthrodesis
    • Posterior Spine Fusion Thoracic
    • Spinal Fusion Thoracic
    • Back Bone Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22830: Exploration of spinal fusion
    • 63015: Laminectomy with exploration and/or decompression of spinal cord and/or cauda equina, without facetectomy, foraminotomy or discectomy (eg, spinal stenosis), more than 2 vertebral segments; cervical
    • 22852: Removal of posterior segmental instrumentation
    • 22610: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; thoracic (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Neurostimulator Electrode Removal
    • Spinal Stimulator Electrode Removal
    • Percutaneous Neurostimulator Array Removal
    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63661: Removal of spinal neurostimulator electrode percutaneous array(s), including fluoroscopy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Pain Stimulator Device Revision or Removal
    • Spinal neurostimulator removal
    • Spinal cord stimulator revision
    • Implanted pain device removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 63688: Revision or removal of implanted spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, with detachable connection to electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Thoracic Laminectomy
    • Spinal Nerve Decompression
    • Thoracic Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Biopsy
    • Marrow Aspiration
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Test
    • Bone Marrow Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 38220: Diagnostic bone marrow; aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Garonzik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Garonzik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 664-3680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Garonzik accept in Baltimore, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • University of Alaska

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    Where is Dr. Garonzik's office located?

    Dr. Ira Garonzik's Primary Practice

    5051 Greenspring Ave Ste 101

    Baltimore, MD 21209

    (410) 664-3680

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    Dr. Ira Garonzik's Practice 2

    19 Walker Ave Ste 100

    Pikesville, MD 21208

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    Dr. Ira Garonzik's Practice 3

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

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

    Dr. Garonzik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104894781.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garonzik?

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

    What is Dr. Ira Garonzik's specialty?

    Dr. Garonzik is a Neurosurgeon near Baltimore, MD. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Garonzik to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ira Garonzik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Garonzik is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Beebe Healthcare 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 Ira Garonzik accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ira Garonzik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ira Garonzik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Garonzik's office at (410) 664-3680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ira Garonzik?

    Please contact Dr. Garonzik's office at (410) 664-3680 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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