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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD is a rheumatologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult rheumatology. This provider graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20007
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD for Medicare patients.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 29 |
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Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2015. This provider completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. This provider is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2018)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Megan Marie Lockwood, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, M.D. IPA (HMO), CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: POS, Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Student Resources, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, PPO and PPO Plus and Innovation Health: POS Plus.
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Dr. Megan Lockwood is a physician who specializes in adult rheumatology. Dr. Lockwood's areas of expertise include the following: psoriatic arthritis, lupus nephritis, and polymyositis. Dr. Lockwood accepts Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Lockwood's education and training includes medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Lockwood is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.