YAG laser capsulotomy · District of Columbia
YAG laser capsulotomy in District of Columbia: the highest-volume physicians
20 physicians in District of Columbia billed Medicare for 750 YAG laser capsulotomy procedures in 2024. The top 20, with the year before beside it.
Top 20
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melanie J. Buttross, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 100 | 85 | +18% |
| 2 | Daniel Pluznik, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 85 | 66 | +29% |
| 3 | Alexander G. Hacopian, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 66 | 55 | +20% |
| 4 | Bennett J. Oberg, DOOphthalmology · Washington | 48 | 58 | −17% |
| 5 | Frank S. Ashburn, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 47 | 42 | +12% |
| 6 | Auvni Patel, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 43 | 27 | +59% |
| 6 | Frank S. Ashburn, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 43 | 39 | +10% |
| 8 | Ruth K. Tessema, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 41 | — | |
| 9 | Keesha M. Williams-Elliott, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 35 | 22 | +59% |
| 10 | Anjali Badami, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 29 | 47 | −38% |
| 11 | Maxwell A. Helfgott, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 27 | 42 | −36% |
| 12 | Andrew Hammer, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 26 | 15 | |
| 13 | Keith J. Wroblewski, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 25 | 16 | |
| 13 | Jay LustbaderOphthalmology · Washington | 25 | 15 | |
| 15 | Andrew J. Adelson, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 24 | 18 | |
| 15 | Amy E. Green-Simms, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 24 | 21 | +14% |
| 17 | Arlen B. Richard, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 21 | — | |
| 18 | Gregory Butler, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 16 | 23 | −30% |
| 19 | Rajiv Luthra, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 13 | — | |
| 20 | Nima S. Moainie, MDOphthalmology · Washington | 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.