There are 7 Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) clinicians in Akron, OH in Medicare’s data, ranked by the number of Medicare services they provide.
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) clinicians in Akron
| Clinician | Experience | Telehealth | Medicare patients | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truong Ma, M.D. | 13 yrs | — | 128 | Accepts |
| Stephen Brandstetter, M.D. | 14 yrs | Yes | 134 | Accepts |
| Michael Valente, DO | 21 yrs | Yes | 108 | Accepts |
| Michael Cullado, M.D. | 40 yrs | Yes | 96 | Accepts |
| Kellen Welch, M.D. | 12 yrs | Yes | 88 | Accepts |
| Elizabeth Wood, M.D. | 14 yrs | Yes | 64 | Accepts |
| Erica Laipply, M.D. | 19 yrs | — | 65 | Accepts |
What the columns mean
- Experience — years since the clinician’s medical-school graduation (when known).
- Telehealth — the clinician reported providing telehealth (video/phone) visits.
- Medicare patients — distinct Original-Medicare beneficiaries in the latest year; a volume signal, not a quality rating.
- Assignment — “Accepts” means they accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment (lower out-of-pocket for Medicare patients).
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Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.