Neck fusion (ACDF) in Arkansas: the highest-volume physicians
13 physicians in Arkansas billed Medicare for 277 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 13, with the year before beside it.
Top 13
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry G. Armstrong, DONeurosurgery · Fayetteville | 59 | 56 | +5% |
| 2 | Gautam K. Gandhi, MD, PHDNeurosurgery · Little Rock | 27 | 22 | +23% |
| 3 | Jonathan A. Reding, MDNeurosurgery · Little Rock | 24 | 13 | |
| 3 | Ikemefuna U. Onyekwelu, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Little Rock | 24 | 24 | +0% |
| 5 | Jason A. Smith, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Little Rock | 22 | 13 | |
| 6 | Lucas Bradley, MDNeurosurgery · Mountain Home | 21 | 18 | |
| 7 | Brent P. Peterson, DONeurosurgery · Fayetteville | 20 | 14 | |
| 8 | Daniel L. Shepherd, MDNeurosurgery · Fayetteville | 18 | 16 | |
| 9 | Brad A. Thomas, MDNeurosurgery · Little Rock | 15 | 27 | −44% |
| 10 | Blake Phillips, MDNeurosurgery · Little Rock | 13 | — | |
| 11 | Samuel C. Overley, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Little Rock | 12 | — | |
| 12 | George T. Burson, MDNeurosurgery · Little Rock | 11 | 14 | |
| 12 | John R. Pace, MDNeurosurgery · Hot Springs | 11 | 16 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 22551), 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.