Vitrectomy in Montana: the highest-volume physicians
5 physicians in Montana billed Medicare for 131 vitrectomy procedures in 2024. The top 5, with the year before beside it.
Top 5
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc F. Comaratta, MDOphthalmology · Bozeman | 55 | 65 | −15% |
| 2 | Scott M. Guess, MDOphthalmology · Missoula | 25 | 16 | |
| 3 | Aaron M. Alme, MDOphthalmology · Kalispell | 22 | 43 | −49% |
| 4 | Jacek Kotowski, MDOphthalmology · Missoula | 15 | — | |
| 5 | Tyler A. Ofstad, MD, PHDOphthalmology · Kalispell | 14 | — |
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.