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Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD

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(Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecology

Medical College of Wisconsin

1122 Kenilworth Drive Suite 401
Towson, MD 21204

(410) 296-2557

Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and gynecology. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD is affiliated with GBMC Healthcare, Ascension and Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital.

Office Locations

1122 Kenilworth Drive Suite 401
Towson, MD 21204

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Carol Ritter, a Towson gynecologist who has been active on medical malpractice issues, said she had written off the day to come testify.”—"Governor s supporters cool their heels in Annapolis", The Morning Call, March 2006

“You can't solve a problem overnight when the problem has been brewing for years," said Dr. Carol Ritter, a Towson obstetrician and gynecologist who stopped delivering babies because of lawsuits...”—"Doctors pleased but ask for more", The Morning Call, January 2005

“Towson obstetrician Carol Ritter spent two decades delivering babies, earning a reputation as one of Baltimore s top woman doctors.”—"Doctor stars as tort victim", Chicago Tribune, December 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

breast exam

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

By Affordability:

cervical cancer screening

cytology

gynecologic cytology

gynecologic pathology

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion

Pap screening

Pap test

temporary urinary diversion

urethral catheterization

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

women's imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD performed more breast exam, non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, Pap screening, pelvic exam, pelvic ultrasound, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for cervical cancer screening, cytology, gynecologic cytology, gynecologic pathology, non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion, Pap screening, Pap test, temporary urinary diversion, urethral catheterization, urinary catheterization, urinary diversion, and women's imaging 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 Affordability:

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

transvaginal ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD had a list price for non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, and transvaginal ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
breast exam	216
cytology	213
doctor visit	646
gynecologic pathology	213
gynecologic procedures	216
lab tests	173
minimally invasive procedures	14
pelvic imaging	59
placement of vaginal support device	51
preventive care	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
urologic procedures	25
women's imaging	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
breast exam	270
cytology	257
doctor visit	727
gynecologic pathology	257
gynecologic procedures	270
lab tests	122
minimally invasive procedures	14
pelvic imaging	70
placement of vaginal support device	67
preventive care	257
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
urologic procedures	25
women's imaging	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	57
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
breast exam	277
cytology	272
doctor visit	806
gynecologic pathology	272
gynecologic procedures	277
lab tests	63
pelvic imaging	47
placement of vaginal support device	70
preventive care	272
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
women's imaging	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	692

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	631
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	63
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	235
cytology	218
doctor visit	694
gynecologic pathology	218
gynecologic procedures	235
lab tests	86
pelvic imaging	81
placement of vaginal support device	44
preventive care	218
ultrasound (sonogram)	81
women's imaging	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	1276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1170
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	124
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2016 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
breast exam	305
cytology	237
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	736
gynecologic pathology	237
gynecologic procedures	319
lab tests	96
minimally invasive procedures	14
pelvic imaging	92
placement of vaginal support device	42
preventive care	237
ultrasound (sonogram)	92
urologic procedures	14
women's imaging	46

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	60
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	353
cytology	308
doctor visit	883
gynecologic pathology	308
gynecologic procedures	353
lab tests	159
minimally invasive procedures	11
pelvic imaging	107
placement of vaginal support device	18
preventive care	308
ultrasound (sonogram)	107
urologic procedures	11
women's imaging	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	67
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2018 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	338
cytology	245
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	843
excision	12
gynecologic pathology	245
gynecologic procedures	350
lab tests	118
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic imaging	143
placement of vaginal support device	15
preventive care	245
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	143
women's imaging	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	688

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	52
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2019 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	463
catheterization	11
cytology	357
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	828
excision	12
gynecologic pathology	357
gynecologic procedures	475
lab tests	135
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic imaging	136
placement of vaginal support device	19
preventive care	357
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
urologic procedures	11
women's imaging	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	466
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	53
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	238
catheterization	19
cytology	211
doctor visit	647
gynecologic pathology	211
gynecologic procedures	238
lab tests	70
pelvic imaging	108
preventive care	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	108
urologic procedures	19
women's imaging	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	42
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	386
catheterization	27
cytology	370
doctor visit	577
gynecologic pathology	370
gynecologic procedures	386
lab tests	71
pelvic imaging	119
preventive care	370
ultrasound (sonogram)	119
urologic procedures	27
women's imaging	58

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	44
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	341
catheterization	18
cytology	318
doctor visit	636
gynecologic pathology	318
gynecologic procedures	341
lab tests	98
pelvic imaging	99
preventive care	338
ultrasound (sonogram)	99
urologic procedures	18
women's imaging	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	41
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	12
Dementia	2
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Towson, MD were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

blood draw	22
breast exam	311
catheterization	18
cytology	273
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	729
excision	12
gynecologic pathology	273
gynecologic procedures	314
lab tests	108
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic imaging	96
preventive care	275
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	96
urologic procedures	18
women's imaging	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	590
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	186
85 and over	54
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	383

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She is certified by the The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: Greater Baltimore Medical Center (1987)

Board Certification: The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GBMC Healthcare

Ascension

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Carol E. Ritter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carol E. Ritter, 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. Carol E. Ritter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Plasma Surgical, Inc.	$2,135 PlasmaJet $2,135
Pfizer Inc.	$693 ESTRING $146	MYFEMBREE $139	COLOGUARD $101	PREMARIN $94	PREMARIN ORALS $58	Other $155
AbbVie, Inc.	$654 Lupron $468	Orilissa $168	Lupaneta $18
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.	$623 IMVEXXY $409	ANNOVERA $209	BIJUVA $5
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$556 Veozah $203	Myrbetriq $91	$262
Other	$5,249 INTRAROSA $376	Osphena $369	MYFEMBREE $285	NovaSure $202	Surgical Endoscopy Products $194	Other $3,824

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,439
Consulting Fee	$1,871
Education	$436
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$154
Travel and Lodging	$10

Biography

Dr. Carol Ritter's specialty is gynecology. Dr. Ritter's education and training includes medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin and residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She has received distinctions including Alma Mater Award; Featured in 5 Most Inspiring People, Real Simple; and Dr. Henry P and M Page Laughlin Award. Dr. Ritter's professional affiliations include GBMC Healthcare and Ascension. Her practice in Towson, MD is open to new patients as reported by Yext.