Mastectomy in Kentucky: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Kentucky billed Medicare for 73 mastectomy procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Ajkay, MDGeneral Surgery · Louisville | 19 | 11 | |
| 2 | Walid A. Abou-Jaoude, MDGeneral Surgery · Lexington | 15 | 19 | |
| 3 | Kristen N. Williams, MDGeneral Surgery · Paducah | 14 | — | |
| 4 | Danny A. Howard, MDGeneral Surgery · Mayfield | 13 | — | |
| 5 | Allison R. Hatmaker, MDGeneral Surgery · Louisville | 12 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 19303), 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.