Vitrectomy in Utah: the highest-volume physicians
15 physicians in Utah billed Medicare for 572 vitrectomy procedures in 2024. The top 15, with the year before beside it.
Top 15
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron K. Lord, MDOphthalmology · St. George | 102 | 69 | +48% |
| 2 | Joshua N. Carlson, MDOphthalmology · St George | 79 | 90 | −12% |
| 3 | Ryan F. Isom, MDOphthalmology · Provo | 56 | 50 | +12% |
| 4 | Richard P. Corey, MDOphthalmology · Provo | 46 | 88 | −48% |
| 5 | Akbar Shakoor, MBBSOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 44 | 39 | +13% |
| 6 | Jack D. Stringham, MDOphthalmology · Provo | 39 | 49 | −20% |
| 7 | Michael P. Teske, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 32 | — | |
| 8 | Robert J. Welch, MDOphthalmology · Provo | 28 | 26 | +8% |
| 8 | David W. Faber, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 28 | 36 | −22% |
| 10 | James G. Howard, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 27 | 16 | |
| 11 | Claron D. Alldredge, MDOphthalmology · Ogden | 22 | 13 | |
| 12 | Rick Nordgren, MDOphthalmology · St George | 21 | 27 | −22% |
| 13 | Paul S. Bernstein, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 20 | 16 | |
| 14 | Rachael S. Jacoby, MDPediatric Medicine · Salt Lake City | 17 | — | |
| 15 | Eric D. Hansen, MDOphthalmology · Salt Lake City | 11 | 19 |
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.