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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LAYUG
Joseph Michael Layug, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Columbia, MD specializing in orthopedic surgery. Joseph trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Joseph is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 2,385 Medicare patients across 5,795 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (410) 740-7030
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11055 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE L1
Columbia, MD 21044
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,795 services · 2,385 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
677 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
41 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
31 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
177 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
161 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
72 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
49 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
41 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
21 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
3,032 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Layug specialize in?
Dr. Layug is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, MD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Layug located?
Dr. Layug is listed at 11055 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE L1, Columbia, MD 21044. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Layug's phone number?
The number on file is (410) 740-7030. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Layug's NPI number?
Dr. Layug's National Provider Identifier is 1114092376. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Layug go to medical school?
Dr. Layug attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Layug been practicing?
Dr. Layug has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Layug do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Layug performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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