Laser iridotomy in Connecticut: the highest-volume physicians
7 physicians in Connecticut billed Medicare for 176 laser iridotomy procedures in 2024. The top 7, with the year before beside it.
Top 7
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James C. Dean, MDOphthalmology · Putnam | 39 | 18 | |
| 2 | Brendan M. Lawson, DOOphthalmology · Milford | 36 | — | |
| 3 | Bruce S. Altman, MDOphthalmology · Danbury | 26 | 20 | +30% |
| 4 | Alexander T. Nguyen, MDOphthalmology · Waterbury | 25 | — | |
| 5 | William J. Kaufold, MDOphthalmology · Norwich | 20 | — | |
| 6 | Jeremy C. Hwang, MD, PHDOphthalmology · West Hartford | 18 | — | |
| 7 | Peter E. Libre, MDOphthalmology · Norwalk | 12 | 11 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 66761), 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.