Mohs surgery in Puerto Rico: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Puerto Rico billed Medicare for 278 mohs surgery procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Lugo, MDDermatology · San Juan | 151 | 158 | −4% |
| 2 | Hiram A. Ruiz Santiago, MDDermatology · Bayamon | 44 | 59 | −25% |
| 3 | Hildamari Justiniano Garcia, MDDermatology · Mayaguez | 37 | 28 | +32% |
| 4 | Sheila M. Valentin Nogueras, MDDermatology · San Juan | 25 | — | |
| 5 | Adisbeth Morales Burgos, MDDermatology · Hato Rey | 21 | 22 | −5% |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 17311, 17313), 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.