Laser iridotomy in Hawaii: the highest-volume physicians
7 physicians in Hawaii billed Medicare for 206 laser iridotomy procedures in 2024. The top 7, with the year before beside it.
Top 7
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah C. Xu, MDOphthalmology · Waipahu | 41 | 30 | +37% |
| 1 | Eugene Ng, MD, MBAOphthalmology · Honolulu | 41 | — | |
| 3 | Timothy L. Lee, MDOphthalmology · Lihue | 33 | 52 | −37% |
| 4 | Rick A. Carpenter, DOOphthalmology · Hilo | 26 | 26 | +0% |
| 4 | Daniel B. Driscoll, MDOphthalmology · Hilo | 26 | 46 | −43% |
| 6 | Jason S. Tokunaga, MDOphthalmology · Honolulu | 21 | 22 | −5% |
| 7 | George F. Nardin, MDOphthalmology · Kailua | 18 | 35 | −49% |
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.