Glaucoma surgery (goniotomy, trabeculectomy) · Tennessee
Glaucoma surgery (goniotomy, trabeculectomy) in Tennessee: the highest-volume physicians
7 physicians in Tennessee billed Medicare for 251 glaucoma surgery (goniotomy, trabeculectomy) procedures in 2024. The top 7, with the year before beside it.
Top 7
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul B. Pruett, MDOphthalmology · Knoxville | 67 | 41 | +63% |
| 2 | Michael D. Patterson, DOOphthalmology · Crossville | 37 | 29 | +28% |
| 3 | Brandon D. Lee, MDOphthalmology · Kingsport | 35 | 41 | −15% |
| 4 | Stephen D. Hammond, MDOphthalmology · Jackson | 34 | — | |
| 4 | Courtney W. Ridner, MDOphthalmology · Chattanooga | 34 | 21 | +62% |
| 6 | Eric L. Sollenberger, MDOphthalmology · Knoxville | 25 | — | |
| 7 | Andrew D. Johnson, MDOphthalmology · Cookeville | 19 | 16 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 65820, 66170), 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.