Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) · New Mexico
Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) in New Mexico: the highest-volume physicians
3 physicians in New Mexico billed Medicare for 250 left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) procedures in 2024. The top 3, with the year before beside it.
Top 3
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael H. Hoskins, MDClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Albuquerque | 99 | 84 | +18% |
| 2 | Sean P. Mazer, MDClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Albuquerque | 87 | 63 | +38% |
| 3 | Michael T. BestawrosClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Albuquerque | 64 | 52 | +23% |
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.