Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) · Vermont
Left atrial appendage closure (Watchman) in Vermont: the highest-volume physicians
2 physicians in Vermont billed Medicare for 53 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 | Daniel L. Lustgarten, MD, PHDClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · Burlington | 38 | 27 | +41% |
| 2 | Rony N. LahoudCardiology · South Burlington | 15 | — |
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.