Prostatectomy (robotic or laparoscopic) · District of Columbia
Prostatectomy (robotic or laparoscopic) in District of Columbia: the highest-volume physicians
6 physicians in District of Columbia billed Medicare for 145 prostatectomy (robotic or laparoscopic) procedures in 2024. The top 6, with the year before beside it.
Top 6
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Hwang, MDUrology · Washington | 62 | 51 | +22% |
| 2 | Keith J. Kowalczyk, MDUrology · Washington | 22 | 11 | |
| 2 | Inger L. Rosner, MDUrology · Washington | 22 | 17 | |
| 4 | Michael J. Whalen, MDUrology · Washington | 15 | 23 | −35% |
| 5 | Justin O. Benabdallah, MDUrology · Washington | 12 | — | |
| 5 | Armine K. Smith, MDUrology · Washington | 12 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 55866), 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.