Varicose vein ablation · Nebraska
Varicose vein ablation in Nebraska: the highest-volume physicians
6 physicians in Nebraska billed Medicare for 194 varicose vein ablation procedures in 2024. The top 6, with the year before beside it.
Top 6
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert J. Zadalis, MDGeneral Surgery · Omaha | 47 | 26 | +81% |
| 2 | Franz K. Murphy, MBBSVascular Surgery · Kearney | 37 | 31 | +19% |
| 3 | Kelly S. Schroeder, MDVascular Surgery · Omaha | 32 | 34 | −6% |
| 3 | Sarah Ongstad, MDVascular Surgery · Lincoln | 32 | 27 | +19% |
| 5 | David L. Vogel, MDVascular Surgery · Omaha | 31 | 70 | −56% |
| 6 | Yue Gao, MDVascular Surgery · Omaha | 15 | — |
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.