Neck fusion (ACDF) in Idaho: the highest-volume physicians
8 physicians in Idaho billed Medicare for 116 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 8, with the year before beside it.
Top 8
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon R. Kelly, MDNeurosurgery · Idaho Falls | 23 | 25 | −8% |
| 2 | John B. Mcgowan, MDNeurosurgery · Coeur D Alene | 17 | — | |
| 3 | Gregory D. Dietrich, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Lewiston | 14 | — | |
| 3 | Christian G. Zimmerman, MDNeurosurgery · Boise | 14 | 20 | −30% |
| 5 | Abraham Schlauderaff, MDNeurosurgery · Idaho Falls | 13 | — | |
| 6 | Daniel J. Blizzard, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Post Falls | 12 | 11 | |
| 6 | Kelly J. Bridges, MDNeurosurgery · Boise | 12 | — | |
| 8 | David M. Glassman, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Post Falls | 11 | — |
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.