Mastectomy in Mississippi: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Mississippi billed Medicare for 86 mastectomy procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip B. Ley, MDGeneral Surgery · Flowood | 28 | 16 | |
| 2 | Thomas P. Mace, MDGeneral Surgery · Gulfport | 15 | 21 | −29% |
| 2 | Danny L. Sanders, MDGeneral Surgery · Tupelo | 15 | 20 | −25% |
| 2 | John W. Brahan, MDGeneral Surgery · Hattiesburg | 15 | 16 | |
| 5 | Gina E. Heath, MDGeneral Surgery · Jackson | 13 | — |
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.