Neck fusion (ACDF) · New Jersey
Neck fusion (ACDF) in New Jersey: the highest-volume physicians
15 physicians in New Jersey billed Medicare for 217 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 15, with the year before beside it.
Top 15
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando J. Delasotta, MDNeurosurgery · Linwood | 25 | 19 | |
| 2 | Michael D. Most, MDGeneral Surgery · Chester | 24 | 13 | |
| 3 | George S. Naseef, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Morristown | 17 | 13 | |
| 4 | Christopher M. Zarro, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Livingston | 16 | 13 | |
| 4 | Simon A. Salerno, MDNeurosurgery · Wall Township | 16 | — | |
| 6 | Geoffrey Appelboom, MDNeurosurgery · Paterson | 14 | — | |
| 7 | Barrett I. Woods, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Egg Harbor Township | 13 | 25 | −48% |
| 7 | Robert Greenleaf, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Moorestown | 13 | — | |
| 9 | Anthony G. Conte, MDNeurosurgery · Eatontown | 12 | — | |
| 9 | David Estin, MDNeurosurgery · Eatontown | 12 | 18 | |
| 11 | Ian D. Kaye, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Mercerville | 11 | 17 | |
| 11 | Shamik Chakraborty, MDNeurosurgery · Freehold | 11 | — | |
| 11 | Christopher C. Gillis, MDNeurosurgery · Eatontown | 11 | — | |
| 11 | Keith M. Rinkus, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Red Bank | 11 | 13 | |
| 11 | Matthew J. Michel, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Toms River | 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.