Orthopedic Surgery · La Jolla, CA
Dr. James D. Bruffey, MD
No. 11 of 184 physicians in California for lumbar spinal fusion, by procedures billed to Medicare in 2024, and No. 91 in the US.
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| Procedure | State rank | 2024 | 2023 | Change | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar spinal fusion | No. 11 of 184 in CA | 61 | 36 | +69% | No. 91 |
| Lumbar laminectomy (decompression) | No. 23 of 235 in CA | 46 | 24 | +92% | — |
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NPI 1447225446. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners — by Provider and Service, 2024 and 2023.