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- 8322 Bellona Ave Ste 100, Towson, MD 21204
About Dr. Defontes
Kenneth W. Defontes, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Towson, MD specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Kenneth trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. Kenneth is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 1,065 Medicare patients across 1,915 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1134415706.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (410) 337-7900
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8322 BELLONA AVE STE 100
Towson, MD 21204
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
Spine
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
Spine
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
Most searched procedures
Arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,915 services · 1,065 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
45 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | Procedure | 64455 |
20 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Closed treatment of broken outside lower leg bone at ankle | Procedure | 27786 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot | Procedure | 28470 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of ligament tear at ankle joint | Procedure | 27829 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
300 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
289 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | Imaging | 73600 |
39 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Towson 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kenneth W. Defontes?
Kenneth W. Defontes is an orthopaedic surgeon in Towson, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth W. Defontes's address?
Kenneth W. Defontes is listed at 8322 Bellona Ave Ste 100, Towson, MD 21204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth W. Defontes?
The number on file is (410) 337-7900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth W. Defontes's NPI number?
Kenneth W. Defontes's National Provider Identifier is 1134415706. 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 Kenneth W. Defontes train?
Kenneth W. Defontes attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kenneth W. Defontes been practicing?
Kenneth W. Defontes has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kenneth W. Defontes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kenneth W. Defontes performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and application of short leg cast; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kenneth W. Defontes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kenneth W. Defontes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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