YAG laser capsulotomy · Alaska
YAG laser capsulotomy in Alaska: the highest-volume physicians
17 physicians in Alaska billed Medicare for 664 YAG laser capsulotomy procedures in 2024. The top 17, with the year before beside it.
Top 17
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eileen M. Myers, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 83 | 54 | +54% |
| 2 | Evan Wolf, MD, PHDOphthalmology · Wasilla | 78 | 94 | −17% |
| 3 | Garret L. Sitenga, MDOphthalmology · Homer | 70 | 86 | −19% |
| 4 | Ronald W. Zamber, MDOphthalmology · Fairbanks | 54 | 36 | +50% |
| 5 | Eric W. Coulter, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 48 | 64 | −25% |
| 6 | Stanley R. Fuller, MDOphthalmology · Fairbanks | 44 | 33 | +33% |
| 7 | Scott A. Limstrom, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 43 | 38 | +13% |
| 8 | Don K. Davis, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 42 | 26 | +62% |
| 8 | Elizabeth N. MorganOphthalmology · Anchorage | 42 | 24 | +75% |
| 10 | Julia D. Shatten, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 35 | — | |
| 11 | Philip M. Brunetti, MDOphthalmology · Fairbanks | 30 | 79 | −62% |
| 12 | Elaine R. Mcelhinny, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 21 | 16 | |
| 13 | William D. Gruzensky, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 19 | 77 | −75% |
| 14 | Laura S. Kearsley, MDOphthalmology · Fairbanks | 16 | 21 | −24% |
| 15 | Kelly A. Lorenz, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 14 | 34 | −59% |
| 16 | David ZumbroOphthalmology · Anchorage | 13 | 12 | |
| 17 | David G. Chamberlain, MDOphthalmology · Anchorage | 12 | — |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 66821), 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.