Septoplasty in Montana: the highest-volume physicians
3 physicians in Montana billed Medicare for 59 septoplasty procedures in 2024. The top 3, with the year before beside it.
Top 3
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duncan Watley, MDOtolaryngology · Missoula | 30 | 24 | +25% |
| 2 | Kent Keele, DOOtolaryngology · Kalispell | 16 | 17 | |
| 3 | Kyle J. Tubbs, MDOtolaryngology · Kalispell | 13 | 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.