Laser iridotomy in Kansas: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Kansas billed Medicare for 218 laser iridotomy procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sukesh K. Kansal, MDOphthalmology · Salina | 81 | 55 | +47% |
| 2 | Reena N. PatelOphthalmology · Wichita | 44 | 50 | −12% |
| 3 | Christopher S. Ketcherside, MDOphthalmology · Overland Park | 36 | 40 | −10% |
| 4 | Chad Denison, MDOphthalmology · Hutchinson | 29 | — | |
| 5 | Francis P. Soans, MDOphthalmology · Wichita | 28 | — |
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.