Neck fusion (ACDF) · Mississippi
Neck fusion (ACDF) in Mississippi: the highest-volume physicians
13 physicians in Mississippi billed Medicare for 230 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 13, with the year before beside it.
Top 13
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James W. Woodall, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Jackson | 30 | 43 | −30% |
| 2 | John L. Moriarity, MDNeurosurgery · Flowood | 24 | — | |
| 3 | Graham C. Calvert, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Jackson | 23 | 24 | −4% |
| 4 | Matthew A. Vanlandingham, MDNeurosurgery · Flowood | 21 | 21 | +0% |
| 5 | Charles R. Brent, MDNeurosurgery · Hattiesburg | 19 | 24 | −21% |
| 6 | John D. Davis, MDNeurosurgery · Flowood | 17 | 14 | |
| 7 | Kenny B. Edwards, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Columbus | 16 | 16 | |
| 8 | David C. Lee, MDNeurosurgery · Hattiesburg | 15 | 18 | |
| 9 | Michael C. Patterson, MD,Orthopedic Surgery · Hattiesburg | 14 | 23 | −39% |
| 9 | Justin M. Hall, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Columbus | 14 | 16 | |
| 11 | Andrew M. Smith, MDNeurosurgery · Jackson | 13 | — | |
| 11 | Walton L. Stringer, MDNeurosurgery · Flowood | 13 | 12 | |
| 13 | Eric J. Graham, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Gulfport | 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.