Lumpectomy in Maine: the highest-volume physicians
10 physicians in Maine billed Medicare for 249 lumpectomy procedures in 2024. The top 10, with the year before beside it.
Top 10
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catherine E. Oconnor, MDGeneral Surgery · Lewiston | 55 | 28 | +96% |
| 2 | Susan E. O'connor, MDGeneral Surgery · Brewer | 37 | 40 | −7% |
| 2 | Jillian K. Smith, MDSurgical Oncology · Westbrook | 37 | 25 | +48% |
| 4 | Elizabeth S. Desjardin, MDGeneral Surgery · Scarborough | 23 | 20 | +15% |
| 5 | Kristin C. Smith, MDGeneral Surgery · Scarborough | 21 | 12 | |
| 6 | Kimberly A. Lieber, MDSurgical Oncology · Brewer | 20 | 21 | −5% |
| 7 | Paige Teller, MDGeneral Surgery · Westbrook | 16 | 24 | −33% |
| 8 | Patricia Greatorex, MDGeneral Surgery · Portland | 15 | 19 | |
| 9 | Diane K. StollerGeneral Surgery · Portland | 13 | 16 | |
| 10 | Renee M. PinetteObstetrics & Gynecology · Lewiston | 12 | 15 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 19301), 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.