Lumpectomy in North Dakota: the highest-volume physicians
7 physicians in North Dakota billed Medicare for 151 lumpectomy procedures in 2024. The top 7, with the year before beside it.
Top 7
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael S. Bouton, MDGeneral Surgery · Fargo | 29 | 55 | −47% |
| 2 | Jeanette M. Viney, MDGeneral Surgery · Bismarck | 26 | 14 | |
| 3 | Donald J. Debeltz, MDGeneral Surgery · Grand Forks | 25 | 21 | +19% |
| 4 | Derek D. Kane, MD MSGeneral Surgery · Bismarck | 18 | 24 | −25% |
| 4 | Gary M. Kubalak, MDGeneral Surgery · Fargo | 18 | — | |
| 4 | Bree D. DewingGeneral Surgery · Bismarck | 18 | — | |
| 7 | Erin M. Follman, MDGeneral Surgery · Fargo | 17 | — |
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.