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Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Howard University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: neck problems, microdiscectomy, minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

3620 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 100 (clinic) & Suite 100a (therapy)
Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 810-5227

Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD is an orthopedist in McLean, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD is affiliated with OrthoVirginia, Inova Fairfax Hospital OrthoVirginia Operatory, OrthoVirginia McLean-Tysons and ORTHOVIRGINIA INC.

Office Locations

1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500
McLean, VA 22102

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Inova Fairfax Hospital OrthoVirginia Operatory

3620 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 100 (clinic) & Suite 100a (therapy)
Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 810-5223

(703) 810-5403

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	28
diagnostic evaluation	13
doctor visit	516
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	28
pelvic imaging	13
rehabilitation	244
spinal procedures	348
X-rays	289

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
aspiration	29
bone marrow tests	29
decompression surgery	33
diagnostic evaluation	20
doctor visit	642
minimally invasive procedures	11
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	33
pelvic imaging	19
rehabilitation	405
spinal procedures	489
X-rays	422

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	45
Hispanic	13
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	52
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	34
bone marrow tests	34
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	602
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	28
rehabilitation	56
spinal procedures	351
X-rays	267

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	20
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
bone marrow tests	19
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	568
nerve procedures	27
rehabilitation	49
spinal procedures	265
X-rays	195

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	40
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
aspiration	18
bone marrow tests	18
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	636
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	42
spinal procedures	283
X-rays	204

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	48
Hispanic	13
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	17
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	28
bone marrow tests	28
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	625
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	437
X-rays	356

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	25
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	730
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	466
X-rays	379

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	49
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	34
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	786
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	47
spinal procedures	445
X-rays	375

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	69
Hispanic	16
Asian	26
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	37
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	623
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	352
X-rays	295

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	44
Hispanic	13
Asian	19
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	676
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	405
X-rays	344

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	57
Hispanic	11
Asian	17
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	40
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	714
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	419
X-rays	348

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	57
Hispanic	18
Asian	16
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	34
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD treated as an orthopedist in McLean, VA were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
aspiration	25
bone marrow tests	25
decompression surgery	36
diagnostic evaluation	16
doctor visit	647
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	36
pelvic imaging	16
rehabilitation	188
spinal procedures	387
X-rays	315

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	353
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	140
85 and over	29
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	248

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OrthoVirginia

Inova Fairfax Hospital OrthoVirginia Operatory

OrthoVirginia McLean-Tysons

ORTHOVIRGINIA INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Oscar, Anthem Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Management Group (ACMG), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid of Virginia, Humana, Medicare Railroad, Cigna, Anthem Healthkeepers (HMO), Cigna Connect, Sentara Health Plans, Prime Health, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Complete Care, Custom Ink, Sentara Community Complete, Sentara Medicare Value, Carefirst, Sentara Community Plan, Sentara Medicare Salute, Aetna Better Health, Clear Spring Health, Sentara Medicare Prime, SaveATree and MedCost/Virginia Health Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ronald C. Childs, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Oscar

Anthem Medicare Advantage

Accountable Care Management Group (ACMG)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid of Virginia

Humana

Medicare Railroad

Cigna

Anthem Healthkeepers (HMO)

Cigna Connect

Sentara Health Plans

Prime Health

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Complete Care

Custom Ink

Sentara Community Complete

Sentara Medicare Value

Carefirst

Sentara Community Plan

Sentara Medicare Salute

Aetna Better Health

Clear Spring Health

Sentara Medicare Prime

SaveATree

MedCost/Virginia Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$239,934 CASCADIA Interbody System $180,132	CASCADIA $41,005	General K2M Product Discussion $7,580	EVEREST XT $5,000	ES2 $4,520	Other $1,697
K2M, Inc.	$163,690 RAVINE $41,867	ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems $27,822	CASCADIA Interbody System $27,084	ALEUTIAN TLIF $24,798	General K2M Product Discussion $20,078	Other $22,042
Interventional Spine, Inc.	$159,773 Allosheath $158,741	Perpos / Allosheath $855	Perx360 $177
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$50,000 CMF CERAMICS & ALLOGRAFT $50,000
Life Spine, Inc.	$7,208 FS3 $6,682	INSTRUMENTS $393	TruLift $134
Other	$12,933 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $4,426	7D Surgical System $500	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $368	SPINE INSTRUMENTS ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT SETS $357	Magellan $259	Other $7,023

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$544,076
Consulting Fee	$70,450
Travel and Lodging	$10,074
Food and Beverage	$8,939

Biography

Dr. Ronald Childs, who practices in McLean, VA and Fairfax, VA, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Before performing his residency at Howard University Hospital, Dr. Childs attended Howard University College of Medicine for medical school. His clinical interests include laminectomy, lumbar spine surgery, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). He most likely takes Anthem, Blue California, and Cigna Connect, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received professional recognition including the following: Voted Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine and Voted Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Childs is professionally affiliated with OrthoVirginia. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in McLean, VA.

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