Carotid stent in Oregon: the highest-volume physicians
4 physicians in Oregon billed Medicare for 63 carotid stent procedures in 2024. The top 4, with the year before beside it.
Top 4
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason P. Jundt, MDVascular Surgery · Bend | 18 | 14 | |
| 1 | Wayne K. Nelson, MDVascular Surgery · Bend | 18 | 19 | |
| 3 | James R. Ballard, MDVascular Surgery · Bend | 15 | 19 | |
| 4 | Paul R. Long, PAUL LONG MDVascular Surgery · Bend | 12 | 12 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 37215), in 2024, Medicare fee-for-service only. A surgeon who mostly treats younger or Medicare Advantage patients will rank lower than their total volume. Method and limits.