Shoulder replacement · District of Columbia
Shoulder replacement in District of Columbia: the highest-volume physicians
4 physicians in District of Columbia billed Medicare for 129 shoulder replacement procedures in 2024. The top 4, with the year before beside it.
Top 4
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David M. Lutton, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 63 | 55 | +15% |
| 2 | Brent B. Wiesel, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 39 | 28 | +39% |
| 3 | Evan H. Argintar, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 14 | 19 | |
| 4 | Zachary R. Zimmer, MDSports Medicine · Washington | 13 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 23472), 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.