YAG laser capsulotomy · California
YAG laser capsulotomy in California: the highest-volume physicians
834 physicians in California billed Medicare for 49,802 YAG laser capsulotomy procedures in 2024. The top 26, with the year before beside it.
Top 26
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel I. Barthelow, MDOphthalmology · Chico | 476 | 194 | +145% |
| 2 | Douglas L. Mcgraw, DOOphthalmology · Marysville | 406 | 376 | +8% |
| 3 | Arnett Carraby, MDOphthalmology · Chula Vista | 363 | 348 | +4% |
| 4 | David B. Hair, MDOphthalmology · Bakersfield | 320 | 314 | +2% |
| 5 | Adam D. Abroms, MDOphthalmology · Westlake Village | 318 | 363 | −12% |
| 6 | Steven G. Fogg, MDOphthalmology · Fresno | 312 | 249 | +25% |
| 7 | Paul J. Dougherty, MDOphthalmology · Westlake Village | 296 | 312 | −5% |
| 8 | John G. Rezapour, MDOphthalmology · Encino | 295 | 274 | +8% |
| 9 | Wei L. Wan, MDOphthalmology · Oxnard | 285 | 282 | +1% |
| 9 | James Donovan, MDOphthalmology · La Quinta | 285 | 259 | +10% |
| 11 | John C. Canzano, MDOphthalmology · Stockton | 283 | 276 | +3% |
| 12 | Scott W. Beeve, MDOphthalmology · Glendale | 269 | 181 | +49% |
| 13 | Pranav A. Amin, MDOphthalmology · Yuba City | 254 | 198 | +28% |
| 14 | Paul H. Chen, MDOphthalmology · Carlsbad | 248 | 271 | −8% |
| 15 | Alexander Foster, MDOphthalmology · Encinitas | 235 | 185 | +27% |
| 15 | Anil M. Shivaram, MDOphthalmology · Claremont | 235 | 191 | +23% |
| 17 | Matin Khoshnevis, MDOphthalmology · Sacramento | 233 | 158 | +47% |
| 18 | Bryan G. Crum, MDOphthalmology · Redding | 231 | 249 | −7% |
| 19 | Douglas Katsev, MDOphthalmology · Santa Barbara | 226 | 185 | +22% |
| 20 | Mujahid A. Hines, MDOphthalmology · Roseville | 224 | 237 | −5% |
| 21 | Sarjan H. Patel, MDOphthalmology · San Diego | 218 | 261 | −16% |
| 22 | Weldon Haw, MDOphthalmology · La Jolla | 210 | 182 | +15% |
| 23 | Richmond E. Roeske, MDOphthalmology · Upland | 207 | 218 | −5% |
| 24 | Daniel Lee, MDOphthalmology · Turlock | 203 | 163 | +25% |
| 25 | Nicole R. Fram, MDOphthalmology · Los Angeles | 197 | 187 | +5% |
| 25 | Randall Goodman, MDOphthalmology · Santa Maria | 197 | 238 | −17% |
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.