Septoplasty in Oregon: the highest-volume physicians
4 physicians in Oregon billed Medicare for 81 septoplasty procedures in 2024. The top 4, with the year before beside it.
Top 4
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Skarada, MDOtolaryngology · Salem | 25 | 31 | −19% |
| 2 | Edsel U. Kim, MDOtolaryngology · Portland | 24 | 33 | −27% |
| 3 | Steven G. Shimotakahara, MDOtolaryngology · Coos Bay | 21 | 16 | |
| 4 | Richard K. Huffaker, DOOtolaryngology · Grants Pass | 11 | — |
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.