Pacemaker implant in Hawaii: the highest-volume physicians
3 physicians in Hawaii billed Medicare for 84 pacemaker implant procedures in 2024. The top 3, with the year before beside it.
Top 3
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan M. Smith, DO, FACCCardiology · Kaneohe | 34 | 27 | +26% |
| 2 | Hingson M. Chun, MDCardiology · Honolulu | 28 | 45 | −38% |
| 3 | Alamelu Ramamurthi, MDClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Honolulu | 22 | 16 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 33208, 33207, 33206), 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.