Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sayed Monis, M.D.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Brawley, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Monis
Dr. Sayed Monis is an interventional pain medicine physician in Brawley, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Monis performed 25,181 Medicare services across 10,203 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Monis received a total of $7,862 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 303 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional pain medicine physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Monis is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in CA
$7,862 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗25,181
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for interventional pain medicine physician
10,203
Unique beneficiaries
$111
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,399 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
12,842 | $68 | $175 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 1,644 | $6 | $15 |
| Continuous EEG brain wave monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain over an extended period. It is used to monitor brain function continuously. |
974 | $218 | $1,000 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours Continuous monitoring of brain wave activity combined with video recording for a duration of 2 to 12 hours. |
973 | $448 | $1,500 |
| Video EEG monitoring, 2-12 hours This procedure records brain wave activity while simultaneously capturing video footage for a duration of 2 to 12 hours. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
973 | $104 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow following medication An ultrasound test used to assess blood flow within the brain after a medication has been administered. |
812 | $187 | $770 |
| Ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test used to examine blood flow within the brain to check for blood clots. |
812 | $137 | $770 |
| Complete ultrasound of brain blood flow An ultrasound test that evaluates blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. It uses sound waves to create images of the vessels and assess circulation. |
811 | $172 | $1,090 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
652 | $317 | $750 |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | 415 | $219 | $550 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
356 | $99 | $683 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
348 | $11 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
337 | $95 | $225 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
282 | $86 | $225 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
277 | $168 | $1,050 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
264 | $160 | $550 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
263 | $41 | $375 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
197 | $251 | $1,231 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
182 | $52 | $149 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
181 | $164 | $1,050 |
| Spinal nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic or steroid medication into a single nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
146 | $103 | $752 |
| Additional spine nerve root injection with imaging An anesthetic and/or steroid medication is injected into an additional nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
145 | $48 | $400 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
133 | $163 | $1,050 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
132 | $183 | $1,050 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
131 | $51 | $101 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck without the use of contrast dye. |
119 | $189 | $1,050 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
107 | $71 | $500 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
107 | $40 | $400 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
87 | $126 | $250 |
| Nerve conduction study, 9-10 studies A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 9 to 10 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
55 | $174 | $500 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
53 | $84 | $1,000 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
53 | $47 | $500 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator with complex programming This procedure involves the electronic evaluation of an implanted neurostimulator generator. It includes complex programming of spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulators. |
53 | $42 | $170 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
34 | $164 | $1,050 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
33 | $145 | $400 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
32 | $41 | $60 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
31 | $144 | $2,323 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
27 | $134 | $1,000 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
26 | $47 | $1,500 |
| MRI of arm joint with contrast An MRI scan of the arm joint using a contrast dye to enhance the images. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the joint. |
22 | $268 | $1,050 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 18 | $64 | $125 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $66 | $200 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
13 | $10 | $100 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator This procedure involves electronically analyzing an implanted neurostimulator generator and performing simple programming for spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation. |
12 | $39 | $75 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,862
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,123/year across 7 years
Top 18% in CA for interventional pain medicine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
303
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,862 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$937
2023
$2,085
2022
$1,838
2021
$1,027
2020
$351
2019
$724
2018
$900
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Nevro Corp.
$608
MDD US Operations, LLC
$103
Medtronic, Inc.
$87
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$69
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
ABBVIE INC.
$22
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$22
Top 3 companies account for 85.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$3,384
Nevro Corp.
$1,156
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$574
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$543
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$284
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$196
MDD US Operations, LLC
$195
Biogen, Inc.
$162
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$162
AbbVie Inc.
$139
Boston Scientific Corporation
$132
ABBVIE INC.
$129
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$116
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$90
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$88
Neurelis, Inc.
$84
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Amgen Inc.
$58
EMD Serono, Inc.
$55
Allergan, Inc.
$51
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$25
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Lilly USA, LLC
$25
Merz North America, Inc.
$23
Corium, LLC
$22
GE HEALTHCARE
$18
PFIZER INC.
$17
Eisai Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 65.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADLARITY · ADUHELM · AJOVY · APOKYN · APTIOM · AUSTEDO · AVONEX · Aimovig · BRILINTA · DUOPA · EMGALITY · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GOCOVRI · Gocovri · INGREZZA · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LINQ II · Leqembi · Mavenclad · N'VISION · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · OXTELLAR XR · QULIPTA · Qutenza · RESTORE · RYTARY · Rebif · Reveal LINQ · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · TROKENDI XR · TYSABRI · UBRELVY · VALTOCO · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VUMERITY · Vanta · XEOMIN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Interventional pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$56,393
Nearest hospital
PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Monis is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of CA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Monis experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Monis performed 12,842 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Monis receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Monis received a total of $7,862 from 29 companies across 303 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Monis's costs compare to other interventional pain medicine physicians in Brawley?
Dr. Monis's average Medicare payment per service is $111. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Monis) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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