Varicose vein ablation · Hawaii
Varicose vein ablation in Hawaii: the highest-volume physicians
3 physicians in Hawaii billed Medicare for 256 varicose vein ablation procedures in 2024. The top 3, with the year before beside it.
Top 3
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan P. Tomita, DOGeneral Surgery · Kailua Kona | 118 | 105 | +12% |
| 2 | Delaram J. Taghipour, MD, MPH, MBAGeneral Surgery · Honolulu | 91 | 123 | −26% |
| 3 | Robert R. Waterford, MDVascular Surgery · Kahului | 47 | 54 | −13% |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 36475, 36478), 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.