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Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD

Accepting New Patients

(892 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Tufts University School of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: spinal infection, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), neck sprain , and more.

9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 301
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-8807

Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD is a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 301
Baltimore, MD 21237

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2900 South Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225

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MedStar Health

406 Marvel Court
Easton, MD 21601

(443) 777-8807

(443) 777-6867

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4660 Wilkens Avenue Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21229

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Some issues Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

In The News

“Attorneys for Dallatezza's neurosurgeon, Dr. Charles Schnee, argued that a blood clot was responsible for the stroke.”—"Baltimore man wins $3.9M in negligence case", The Washington Times, October 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lumbar decompression

nerve decompression surgery

nerve surgery

In 2012, Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD had a list price for lumbar decompression, nerve decompression surgery, and nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	342
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	415
injections	18
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	51
pain management	18
spinal procedures	69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	12
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	436
fracture surgery	14
implant surgery	17
injections	15
neck surgery	13
nerve block	15
nerve procedures	67
open surgery	14
pain management	15
spinal procedures	123

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	20
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	56
doctor visit	445
fracture surgery	17
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
nerve procedures	56
open surgery	17
spinal procedures	111

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	66
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	503
emergency care	34
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	58
injections	21
inpatient care	58
neck surgery	12
nerve block	21
nerve procedures	52
open surgery	11
pain management	21
spinal procedures	108

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	47
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	495
emergency care	26
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	75
image guided procedures	13
injections	39
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	26
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	13
pain management	39
spinal procedures	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	56
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	432
emergency care	19
hospital care	68
injections	24
inpatient care	68
nerve block	24
nerve procedures	15
pain management	24
spinal procedures	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	50
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	433
emergency care	20
hospital care	64
injections	32
inpatient care	64
neck surgery	12
nerve block	32
nerve procedures	26
pain management	32
spinal procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	41
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	421
hospital care	68
injections	29
inpatient care	68
nerve block	29
nerve procedures	19
pain management	29
spinal procedures	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	41
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	435
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
nerve procedures	42
spinal procedures	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	39
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	333
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	23
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	38
doctor visit	426
emergency care	24
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	53
image guided procedures	13
implant surgery	17
injections	25
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	12
nerve block	23
nerve procedures	38
open surgery	13
pain management	25
spinal procedures	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	218
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	35
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	131

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1990)

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health

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. Charles L. Schnee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 892 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-03-10

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Seems like he listened to me . Let me talk which is why I was there. Straight up conversation with him and what he expected me to do and what I expected him too guide me through this process.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-13

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Dr. Schnee provided my husband with excellent care from start to finish. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a neurosurgeon. He has gifted hands.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-07-16

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Dr Schnee is friendly very caring n explans everything in away that's easy to. Understand..He's great!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-10

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I love *Dr. Schnee, he is so easy to talk to and listens to you. I would recommend him to anyone!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-18

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Dr. Schnee answered all my questions, and explained everything to me in detail.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-12

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Very good l already have many times and will continue if I can thank you all

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-25

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Completely pleased with appointment

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-14

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Excellent Experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-18

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Good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-27

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Good always

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Holding Inc	$43,482 Spine $43,482
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$35,010 Spine $20,833	Timberline $8,357	Virage $3,000	Mobi-C $1,565	Vitality $334	Other $922
K2M, Inc.	$4,764 General K2M Product Discussion $4,764
NUVASIVE, INC.	$3,025 PLIF $1,200	Reline $474	Modulus $225	XLIF $218	BASE $162	Other $746
MEDICREA USA, Corp.	$1,236 UNiD $917	Orthopaedic implants $319
Other	$2,924 Cervical and Trauma Therapies $230	Titan Spine Endoskeleton Interbody Device $216	TITAN NANOLOCK $214	CellerateRx $190	DSS $182	Other $1,892

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$44,625
Consulting Fee	$32,585
Food and Beverage	$8,487
Travel and Lodging	$4,525
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$121
Other	$99

Research Payments

Dr. Charles L. Schnee, MD has received 23 research payments totaling $100,430.

Biography

Dr. Charles Schnee specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery and practices in Baltimore, MD and Easton, MD. He is rated highly by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: deformity correction, percutaneous vertebroplasty, and lumbar laminectomy. Dr. Schnee seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. After completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. His hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. Dr. Schnee has an open panel in Baltimore, MD according to Doctor.com.