Neck fusion (ACDF) in Iowa: the highest-volume physicians
8 physicians in Iowa billed Medicare for 126 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 8, with the year before beside it.
Top 8
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevor R. Schmitz, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Des Moines | 28 | 18 | |
| 2 | Jonathon R. Geisinger, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Ames | 20 | — | |
| 3 | Andrew J. Pugely, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Iowa City | 15 | 21 | −29% |
| 3 | Evan Larson, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Iowa City | 15 | — | |
| 5 | Cassim M. Igram, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Iowa City | 13 | 16 | |
| 6 | Catherine R. Olinger, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Iowa City | 12 | 11 | |
| 6 | Sandeep S. Bhangoo, MD MSNeurosurgery · Mason City | 12 | 19 | |
| 8 | Darin W. Smith, MDNeurosurgery · Cedar Rapids | 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.