SLT laser for glaucoma in Utah: the highest-volume physicians
15 physicians in Utah billed Medicare for 641 SLT laser for glaucoma procedures in 2024. The top 15, with the year before beside it.
Top 15
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason D. Rupp, MDOphthalmology · Ogden | 92 | 67 | +37% |
| 2 | Gregory A. Christiansen, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 91 | 94 | −3% |
| 3 | David S. Slade, MDOphthalmology · St George | 80 | 96 | −17% |
| 4 | Kristin O. Bretz, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 59 | 31 | +90% |
| 5 | Bradley Anderson, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 58 | 39 | +49% |
| 6 | Norman A. Zabriskie, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 38 | 43 | −12% |
| 7 | Sharon R. Richens, MDOphthalmology · St George | 33 | 28 | +18% |
| 7 | Clinton J. Duncan, MDOphthalmology · Cedar City | 33 | 30 | +10% |
| 7 | Marcos Reyes, MDOphthalmology · Saint George | 33 | 44 | −25% |
| 10 | Benjamin T. Dastrup, MDOphthalmology · South Ogden | 31 | 15 | |
| 11 | Chad W. Anderson, MDOphthalmology · Cedar City | 23 | 26 | −12% |
| 12 | Christian L. Hess, MDOphthalmology · Layton | 21 | — | |
| 12 | Rachel G. Simpson, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 21 | 15 | |
| 14 | Craig J. Chaya, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 14 | 32 | −56% |
| 14 | Mason A. Schmutz, MDOphthalmology · Provo | 14 | 17 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 65855), 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.