Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) · Alaska
Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) in Alaska: the highest-volume physicians
2 physicians in Alaska billed Medicare for 54 left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) procedures in 2024. The top 2, with the year before beside it.
Top 2
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven J. Compton, MDClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Anchorage | 28 | 19 | |
| 2 | Mark E. Willcox, MDClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Anchorage | 26 | 26 | +0% |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 33340), 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.