Neck fusion (ACDF) in Oregon: the highest-volume physicians
10 physicians in Oregon billed Medicare for 162 neck fusion (ACDF) procedures in 2024. The top 10, with the year before beside it.
Top 10
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony G. Hadden, MDNeurosurgery · Bend | 29 | 27 | +7% |
| 2 | Catherine J. Gallo, MDNeurosurgery · Eugene | 23 | 36 | −36% |
| 3 | Carmina F. Angeles, MDNeurosurgery · Eugene | 21 | 18 | |
| 4 | Alp OzpinarNeurosurgery · Springfield | 15 | — | |
| 4 | Miroslav P. Bobek, MDNeurosurgery · Medford | 15 | 15 | |
| 6 | Douglas Blaty, DOOrthopedic Surgery · Corvallis | 13 | 11 | |
| 7 | Neil E. Roundy, MDNeurosurgery · Bend | 12 | — | |
| 7 | Kathryn Wagner, MDNeurosurgery · Portland | 12 | — | |
| 9 | J Rafe Sales, MD, PCOrthopedic Surgery · Portland | 11 | 14 | |
| 9 | Alexander C. Ching, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Tualatin | 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.