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Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD

(713 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, shoulder problems

8322 Bellona Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

(410) 337-7900

Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD is an orthopedist in Towson, MD specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System, Towson Orthopaedic Associates, AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATION LP and UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ST. JOSEPH ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC.

Office Locations

University of Maryland Medical System

8322 Bellona Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

(410) 337-7900

(410) 337-5321

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction

open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture

By Affordability:

closed treatment of fracture

neck X-ray

splinting

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD performed more closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction, and open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture, neck X-ray, and splinting (splint application) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

immobilization treatment

In 2023, Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD performed more immobilization treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompression surgery

minimally invasive surgery

upper extremity surgery

wrist X-ray

By Affordability:

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

fracture surgery

immobilization

immobilization treatment

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture

open reduction and internal fixation for wrist fracture

spine imaging

spine X-ray

wrist fracture surgery

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD performed more decompression surgery, minimally invasive surgery, upper extremity surgery, and wrist X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, fracture surgery, immobilization, immobilization treatment, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture, open reduction and internal fixation for wrist fracture, spine imaging, spine X-ray, wrist fracture surgery, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	215
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	20
decompression surgery	82
doctor visit	862
immobilization	39
injections	324
joint surgery	86
minimally invasive procedures	135
musculoskeletal imaging	471
nerve procedures	49
pelvic imaging	11
spinal procedures	18
synovectomy	24
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	159
X-rays	500

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2013 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	268
bone surgery	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	22
decompression surgery	76
doctor visit	1057
excision	35
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	47
injections	497
joint surgery	86
minimally invasive procedures	123
musculoskeletal imaging	449
nerve procedures	48
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	29
tendon surgery	34
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	190
X-rays	478

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	96
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	220
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	33
decompression surgery	84
doctor visit	1061
excision	21
hip imaging	26
immobilization	36
injections	454
joint surgery	83
minimally invasive procedures	135
musculoskeletal imaging	462
nerve procedures	52
pelvic imaging	32
spinal procedures	45
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	156
X-rays	539

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	540

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	792
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	411
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	115
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
decompression surgery	101
doctor visit	960
excision	30
fracture surgery	13
immobilization	27
injections	424
joint surgery	94
minimally invasive procedures	147
musculoskeletal imaging	356
nerve procedures	69
open surgery	29
spinal procedures	31
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	201
X-rays	387

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	868

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1244
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	702
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	188
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2016 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	903
excision	33
immobilization	25
injections	393
joint surgery	105
minimally invasive procedures	152
musculoskeletal imaging	301
nerve procedures	47
spinal procedures	28
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	176
X-rays	329

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	561
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	68
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2017 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
bone surgery	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
decompression surgery	97
doctor visit	1015
excision	30
fracture surgery	14
immobilization	42
injections	444
joint surgery	68
minimally invasive procedures	126
musculoskeletal imaging	258
nerve procedures	72
open surgery	28
spinal procedures	34
tendon surgery	46
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	211
X-rays	292

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	91
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	143
bone surgery	15
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	981
excision	36
immobilization	31
injections	402
joint surgery	148
minimally invasive procedures	178
musculoskeletal imaging	203
nerve procedures	45
reconstructive surgery	15
spinal procedures	34
synovectomy	12
tendon surgery	58
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	252
X-rays	237

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	78
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	173
bone surgery	12
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	50
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	84
doctor visit	992
excision	26
fracture surgery	15
immobilization	33
injections	433
joint surgery	74
minimally invasive procedures	116
musculoskeletal imaging	172
nerve procedures	68
open surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	32
spinal procedures	32
tendon surgery	56
tissue transfer	20
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	225
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20
X-rays	204

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	95
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2020 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	44
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	855
fracture surgery	27
immobilization	51
injections	351
joint surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	71
musculoskeletal imaging	195
nerve procedures	39
open surgery	27
spinal procedures	26
tendon surgery	39
transplant procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	137
X-rays	221

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	74
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2021 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
bone surgery	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	43
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	870
excision	11
fracture surgery	21
immobilization	50
injections	347
joint surgery	63
minimally invasive procedures	98
musculoskeletal imaging	194
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	21
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	25
spinal procedures	30
tendon surgery	46
tissue transfer	13
transplant procedures	11
upper extremity surgery	188
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13
X-rays	224

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	70
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD during 2022 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	154
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	38
decompression surgery	74
doctor visit	812
fracture surgery	24
immobilization	22
injections	285
joint surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	93
musculoskeletal imaging	139
nerve procedures	53
open surgery	24
spinal procedures	23
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	138
X-rays	162

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	76
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated as an orthopedist in Towson, MD were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	181
bone surgery	12
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	942
excision	27
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	26
immobilization	36
injections	395
joint surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	124
musculoskeletal imaging	290
nerve procedures	53
open surgery	22
pelvic imaging	21
plastic surgery procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	30
synovectomy	18
tendon surgery	35
tissue transfer	16
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	184
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16
X-rays	324

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	614
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	215
85 and over	86
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	350

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (1997)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

Towson Orthopaedic Associates

AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATION LP

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ST. JOSEPH ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 713 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Towson, MD.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce S. Wolock, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$1,647 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $1,411	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $237
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$246 Extremities $143	ORTHO - KNEES $103
Stryker Corporation	$229 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $131	Reunion $47	Trauma $28	Orthobiologics $23
Arthrosurface Incorporated	$200 HemiCAP Shoulder $119	OVO $81
Medartis Inc.	$147 Aptus $147
Other	$373 Connected Health-MyMobility $115	Pyro MCP $62	Hat-Trick $59	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $38	Zilretta $29	Other $70

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,373
Education	$807
Travel and Lodging	$664

Biography

Dr. Bruce Wolock is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Towson, MD. His areas of expertise include shoulder problems and elbow problems. Dr. Wolock is professionally affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System. He attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University for residency. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients.