Trigger finger release · District of Columbia
Trigger finger release in District of Columbia: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in District of Columbia billed Medicare for 178 trigger finger release procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin O'malleyOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 60 | 37 | +62% |
| 2 | Richard W. Barth, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 52 | 44 | +18% |
| 3 | Sam Moghtaderi, MDHand Surgery · Washington | 28 | 21 | +33% |
| 4 | Michael W. Kessler, MDHand Surgery · Washington | 20 | 48 | −58% |
| 5 | Jonathan R. Pribaz, MDOrthopedic Surgery · Washington | 18 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 26055), 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.