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Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Ruth Horowitz

MD · Endocrinology · University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
133 DEFENSE HWY
Annapolis, MD 21401
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 38+ Years Practicing
2.7K
Medicare Patients / yr
15
Procedures Billed
38
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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What Dr. Horowitz Does

Dr. Horowitz served 2,748 Medicare patients across 16,884 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 254% above the average Endocrinology in Maryland (775 patients across 163 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)12,900139
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)1,083703
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)652324
Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)630317
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)580426

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Horowitz billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Horowitz is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Baltimore, MD
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Horowitz practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Horowitz offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 133 DEFENSE HWY, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

33 min

Average commute time in this zip · 71% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

96.9198

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 21401, MD

If Dr. Horowitz isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 21401, MD:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Fazeena ShanazEndocrinology257<1 mi
Ilana CohenEndocrinology6431.2 mi
Mahfuzul H. KhanEndocrinology5891.7 mi
Madhu M. KatikineniEndocrinology2.2K11.0 mi
Joan ParambiEndocrinology51111.4 mi
Maheteme BayehEndocrinology23116.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Horowitz takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 21401, MD →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Horowitz's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
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Ruth Horowitz: Common Questions

Does Dr. Horowitz accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Horowitz is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Horowitz depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 21401, MD →
Where is Dr. Horowitz's office?
Dr. Horowitz practices at 133 DEFENSE HWY, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Horowitz accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 21401, MD to see available options.
Does Dr. Horowitz offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Horowitz as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Horowitz?
Dr. Horowitz graduated in 1988 and has been practicing for approximately 38 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Horowitz treated 2,748 Medicare patients across 15 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Horowitz is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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