Septoplasty in South Carolina: the highest-volume physicians
10 physicians in South Carolina billed Medicare for 150 septoplasty procedures in 2024. The top 10, with the year before beside it.
Top 10
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip W. Saccogna, MDOtolaryngology · Easley | 23 | — | |
| 2 | Robert Puchalski, MDOtolaryngology · Lugoff | 21 | 15 | |
| 3 | Daniel L. Rosner, MDOtolaryngology · Myrtle Beach | 19 | 20 | −5% |
| 4 | Ross M. Germani, MDOtolaryngology · Greenville | 14 | 16 | |
| 5 | Alan H. Brill, MDOtolaryngology · Columbia | 13 | 11 | |
| 5 | David E. Maurer, MDOtolaryngology · Hilton Head | 13 | 15 | |
| 5 | Carol Reid, MDOtolaryngology · Myrtle Beach | 13 | 15 | |
| 8 | Chad S. Kessler, MDOtolaryngology · Rock Hill | 12 | 23 | −48% |
| 9 | William A. Wells, MDOtolaryngology · Lexington | 11 | — | |
| 9 | Mohamed Abdelwahab, MDOtolaryngology · Charleston | 11 | 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.