Septoplasty in Louisiana: the highest-volume physicians
4 physicians in Louisiana billed Medicare for 82 septoplasty procedures in 2024. The top 4, with the year before beside it.
Top 4
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry P. Barham, MDOtolaryngology · Baton Rouge | 32 | 28 | +14% |
| 2 | David J. Foreman, MDOtolaryngology · Lafayette | 26 | 18 | |
| 3 | Richard L. Hebert, MDOtolaryngology · Eunice | 12 | 14 | |
| 3 | Jason M. Guillot, MDPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery · Mandeville | 12 | — |
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.