Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) · Idaho
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in Idaho: the highest-volume physicians
15 physicians in Idaho billed Medicare for 209 gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedures in 2024. The top 15, with the year before beside it.
Top 15
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forrest R. Fredline, DOGeneral Surgery · Nampa | 23 | 28 | −18% |
| 2 | Ethan A. Ferrel, MDGeneral Surgery · Meridian | 19 | — | |
| 3 | David J. Chamberlain, DOGeneral Surgery · Idaho Falls | 17 | 15 | |
| 4 | Aaron J. RaneyGeneral Surgery · Meridian | 14 | — | |
| 4 | Melissa L. Maxey, MDGeneral Surgery · Meridian | 14 | — | |
| 4 | Andrew W. Mcroberts, MDGeneral Surgery · Pocatello | 14 | 14 | |
| 7 | Rachael L. Armstrong, MDGeneral Surgery · Lewiston | 13 | 15 | |
| 7 | Richa Khatri, MDGeneral Surgery · Coeur D Alene | 13 | 30 | −57% |
| 9 | Terrence M. Rager, MDGeneral Surgery · Pocatello | 12 | — | |
| 9 | Michael T. May, MDGeneral Surgery · Coeur D Alene | 12 | 14 | |
| 9 | Antoine Y. Sarkis, MDGeneral Surgery · Post Falls | 12 | — | |
| 9 | Bren A. Heaton, MDGeneral Surgery · Boise | 12 | — | |
| 9 | Jeremy H. Conklin, DOCritical Care (Intensivists) · Boise | 12 | — | |
| 14 | Patrick Liebel, MDGeneral Surgery · Boise | 11 | — | |
| 14 | Eric G. Baird, MDGeneral Surgery · Idaho Falls | 11 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 47562, 47563), 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.