Cataract surgery in Washington: the highest-volume physicians
195 physicians in Washington billed Medicare for 40,453 cataract surgery procedures in 2024. The top 25, with the year before beside it.
Top 25
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oswald Rondon, MDOphthalmology · Kennewick | 1,778 | 1,626 | +9% |
| 2 | Rochelle D. Cochrane, MDOphthalmology · Chehalis | 1,511 | 1,599 | −6% |
| 3 | Jason Leng, MDOphthalmology · Chehalis | 1,386 | 1,417 | −2% |
| 4 | Eden Yoon, MDOphthalmology · Tacoma | 1,330 | 1,361 | −2% |
| 5 | Paul Y. Chung, MDOphthalmology · Chehalis | 1,272 | 1,056 | +20% |
| 6 | James P. Guzek, MDOphthalmology · Kennewick | 1,094 | 1,496 | −27% |
| 7 | David L. Gano, MDOphthalmology · Chehalis | 1,088 | 1,063 | +2% |
| 8 | Brian J. Carey, MDOphthalmology · Bellevue | 1,029 | 992 | +4% |
| 9 | Loren S. Seery, MDOphthalmology · Spokane Valley | 979 | 995 | −2% |
| 10 | Michael S. Seward, MDOphthalmology · Tacoma | 959 | 186 | +416% |
| 11 | Joyce E. Choe, MDOphthalmology · Vancouver | 842 | 961 | −12% |
| 12 | Robert O. Ford, MDOphthalmology · Chehalis | 778 | 1,153 | −33% |
| 13 | Robert M. Ford, MDOphthalmology · Chehalis | 694 | 636 | +9% |
| 14 | Kristi L. Bailey, MDOphthalmology · Seattle | 547 | 571 | −4% |
| 15 | Aaron A. Kuzin, MDOphthalmology · Seattle | 497 | 579 | −14% |
| 16 | Dan Siapco, MDOphthalmology · Sedro Woolley | 495 | 454 | +9% |
| 17 | Grant D. Aaker, MDOphthalmology · Lacey | 433 | 429 | +1% |
| 18 | Richard E. Ehlers, MDOphthalmology · Yakima | 427 | 492 | −13% |
| 19 | Parker FaithOphthalmology · Yakima | 415 | 399 | +4% |
| 20 | Arthur W. Giebel, MDOphthalmology · Walla Walla | 414 | 347 | +19% |
| 21 | Bruce D. Cameron, MDOphthalmology · Seattle | 385 | 414 | −7% |
| 22 | Brant F. Carroll, MDOphthalmology · Seattle | 363 | 449 | −19% |
| 22 | William M. Stapleton, MDOphthalmology · Yakima | 363 | 387 | −6% |
| 24 | Susan L. Hoki, MDOphthalmology · Seattle | 362 | 407 | −11% |
| 25 | James Lin, MDOphthalmology · Poulsbo | 337 | 602 | −44% |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 66984, 66982, 66991, 66989), 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.