Radiofrequency ablation (lower back) · District of Columbia
Radiofrequency ablation (lower back) in District of Columbia: the highest-volume physicians
8 physicians in District of Columbia billed Medicare for 212 radiofrequency ablation (lower back) procedures in 2024. The top 8, with the year before beside it.
Top 8
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael A. Kiefer, MDAnesthesiology · Washington | 52 | 24 | +117% |
| 2 | Chiemeka Onyima, MDAnesthesiology · Washington | 35 | 47 | −26% |
| 3 | John F. DombrowskiAnesthesiology · Washington | 28 | 42 | −33% |
| 4 | Mehul J. Desai, MDPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Washington | 22 | 19 | |
| 4 | Ryan Aschenbrener, MDPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Washington | 22 | 17 | |
| 6 | Brent Earls, MDPain Management · Washington | 20 | 14 | |
| 7 | Malady S. Kodgi, MDAnesthesiology · Washington | 19 | 14 | |
| 8 | Edwin Numsuwan, MDPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Washington | 14 | 13 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 64635), 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.