Carpal tunnel release · District of Columbia
Carpal tunnel release in District of Columbia: the highest-volume physicians
7 physicians in District of Columbia billed Medicare for 228 carpal tunnel release procedures in 2024. The top 7, with the year before beside it.
Top 7
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard W. Barth, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 59 | 72 | −18% |
| 2 | Jonathan R. Pribaz, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 57 | 28 | +104% |
| 3 | Michael W. Kessler, MDHand Surgery · Washington | 28 | 29 | −3% |
| 4 | Kevin O'malleyOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 27 | 27 | +0% |
| 5 | Sam Moghtaderi, MDHand Surgery · Washington | 24 | 19 | |
| 6 | Sheriff D. Akinleye, MDHand Surgery · Washington | 18 | 21 | −14% |
| 7 | Curtis M. Henn, MDHand Surgery · Washington | 15 | 17 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 64721, 29848), 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.