Neck fusion (ACDF) · Louisiana
Neck fusion (ACDF) in Louisiana: the highest-volume physicians
21 physicians in Louisiana billed Medicare for 425 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 21, with the year before beside it.
Top 21
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles R. Bowie, MDNeurosurgery · Baton Rouge | 51 | 34 | +50% |
| 2 | Eric K. Oberlander, MDNeurosurgery · Baton Rouge | 49 | 70 | −30% |
| 3 | Peter G. Campbell, MDNeurosurgery · Shreveport | 37 | 38 | −3% |
| 4 | Milan G. Mody, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Shreveport | 24 | 19 | |
| 4 | Erich W. Wolf, MD, PHDNeurosurgery · Lake Charles | 24 | 24 | +0% |
| 6 | Christopher C. Harrod, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Baton Rouge | 23 | 23 | +0% |
| 7 | Justin L. Owen, MDNeurosurgery · Marrero | 21 | — | |
| 8 | Bharat GuthikondaNeurosurgery · Shreveport | 17 | 12 | |
| 8 | Lon M. Baronne, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Lafayette | 17 | 18 | |
| 8 | Gregory L. Fautheree, MDNeurosurgery · Baton Rouge | 17 | 13 | |
| 11 | Todd E. Fountain, MDNeurosurgery · Lafayette | 16 | 16 | |
| 12 | Anthony H. Sin, MDNeurosurgery · Shreveport | 14 | 19 | |
| 12 | Sebastian F. Koga, MDNeurosurgery · Hammond | 14 | 13 | |
| 12 | Eubulus J. Kerr, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Shreveport | 14 | 17 | |
| 12 | Kelly J. Scrantz, MDNeurosurgery · Baton Rouge | 14 | 12 | |
| 12 | George R. Williams, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Opelousas | 14 | 18 | |
| 17 | Philip A. Utter, MDNeurosurgery · Shreveport | 13 | — | |
| 18 | Jeremy R. James, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Covington | 12 | — | |
| 18 | Brian C. Kelley, DONeurosurgery · Lake Charles | 12 | 19 | |
| 20 | John C. Steck, MDNeurosurgery · Marrero | 11 | — | |
| 20 | Pierce D. Nunley, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Shreveport | 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.