Dialysis fistula creation · Oregon
Dialysis fistula creation in Oregon: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Oregon billed Medicare for 76 dialysis fistula creation procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen R. Crook, MDGeneral Surgery · Portland | 19 | — | |
| 2 | Michael J. Paisley, MDVascular Surgery · Portland | 16 | — | |
| 3 | David R. Dehaas, MDGeneral Surgery · Springfield | 14 | — | |
| 3 | Aaron W. Partsafas, MDVascular Surgery · Medford | 14 | — | |
| 5 | John N. Dussel, MDVascular Surgery · Wilsonville | 13 | 15 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 36821), 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.