Vitrectomy in Hawaii: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Hawaii billed Medicare for 101 vitrectomy procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raymond Wee, MDOphthalmology · Aiea | 25 | 35 | −29% |
| 1 | Elysse Tom, MDOphthalmology · Honolulu | 25 | 37 | −32% |
| 3 | Claudia G. Hooten, MDOphthalmology · Honolulu | 20 | 32 | −37% |
| 4 | James C. Lai, MDOphthalmology · Aiea | 18 | 26 | −31% |
| 5 | Sarah P. ReadOphthalmology · Aiea | 13 | 15 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 67036, 67039, 67040, 67041, 67042, 67043), 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.