Lumbar spinal fusion · Montana
Lumbar spinal fusion in Montana: the highest-volume physicians
9 physicians in Montana billed Medicare for 233 lumbar spinal fusion procedures in 2024. The top 9, with the year before beside it.
Top 9
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony W. Roccisano, DOOrthopedic Surgery · Billings | 58 | 39 | +49% |
| 2 | Paul J. Miller, DOOrthopedic Surgery · Great Falls | 37 | 23 | +61% |
| 3 | Anthony J. Russo, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Great Falls | 31 | 35 | −11% |
| 4 | John G. Van Gilder, MDNeurosurgery · Great Falls | 27 | 23 | +17% |
| 5 | Daniel Dixon, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Missoula | 25 | 22 | +14% |
| 6 | Marlin D. Richardson, MDNeurosurgery · Billings | 16 | 25 | −36% |
| 7 | Benjamin M. Braun, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Billings | 15 | — | |
| 8 | Christopher E. StewartNeurology · Billings | 12 | — | |
| 8 | Joshua L. Krass, DONeurosurgery · Kalispell | 12 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 22633, 22612), 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.