Septoplasty in Massachusetts: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Massachusetts billed Medicare for 70 septoplasty procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Scangas, MDOtolaryngology · Boston | 21 | 14 | |
| 2 | Neil Bhattacharyya, MD FACSOtolaryngology · Boston | 13 | 16 | |
| 3 | Richard E. MuggeOtolaryngology · Danvers | 12 | 17 | |
| 3 | Benjamin S. Bleier, MDOtolaryngology · Boston | 12 | 21 | −43% |
| 3 | Yusuf M. Gulleth, MDOtolaryngology · Brighton | 12 | 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.