Mastectomy in Louisiana: the highest-volume physicians
7 physicians in Louisiana billed Medicare for 123 mastectomy procedures in 2024. The top 7, with the year before beside it.
Top 7
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William K. OrdoyneGeneral Surgery · Covington | 36 | 16 | |
| 2 | Alfred J. Colfry, MDGeneral Surgery · New Orleans | 19 | 20 | −5% |
| 3 | Amanda S. Ellington, MDGeneral Surgery · Lake Charles | 16 | 14 | |
| 4 | Julie A. Cupp, MDSurgical Oncology · Shreveport | 15 | 16 | |
| 5 | Julie M. Broadwell, MDGeneral Surgery · Shreveport | 14 | — | |
| 6 | Angela M. Buonagura, MDGeneral Surgery · Covington | 12 | — | |
| 7 | Kevin C. Marler, MDGeneral Surgery · Shreveport | 11 | — |
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.