Highest-Volume Cervical Fusion (ACDF) Surgeons in Utah (2026 update)
8 Utah providers billed Medicare for Cervical Fusion (ACDF) (CPT 22551) in 2024. The top 10 by case volume are below — the full ranked list, CSV export and competitor-payment intel are available with a DocVol subscription ($199/mo, cancel anytime).
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registryⓘ sources
| # | Surgeon | Location | Medicare cases (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Johnson, M.D. | Bountiful, UT | 29 |
| 2 | Casey Bachison, M.D. | Ogden, UT | 13 |
| 3 | Kristoffer West, MD | St George, UT | 12 |
| 4 | Charles Rich, M.D. | Murray, UT | 11 |
| 5 | Ian Dorward, MD | Provo, UT | 11 |
| 6 | James Pingree, MD | Salt Lake City, UT | 11 |
| 7 | John Edwards, MD | Lehi, UT | 11 |
| 8 | Chad Farley, MD | Payson, UT | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many surgeons perform Cervical Fusion (ACDF) in Utah?
- 8 Utah providers billed Medicare for Cervical Fusion (ACDF) (CPT 22551) in CY2024. CMS suppresses providers with 10 or fewer Medicare patients, so the true count is somewhat higher.
- Where does this data come from?
- CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (fee-for-service Part B claims, CY2024, released May 2026) and CMS Open Payments. Both are official U.S. federal datasets.
- Does this include all of a surgeon's cases?
- No — it covers traditional Medicare only (no Medicare Advantage, commercial, or Medicaid claims). Absolute volumes undercount total practice, but the ranking of high- vs low-volume surgeons is a strong targeting signal.