Septoplasty in Iowa: the highest-volume physicians
3 physicians in Iowa billed Medicare for 57 septoplasty procedures in 2024. The top 3, with the year before beside it.
Top 3
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph T. Bertroche, MDOtolaryngology · West Des Moines | 26 | 14 | |
| 2 | Douglas E. Henrich, MDOtolaryngology · West Burlington | 18 | — | |
| 3 | Daniel L. Jorgensen, MDOtolaryngology · Spencer | 13 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 30520), 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.