Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luzviminda Montecillo, MD

Internal Medicine · Inglewood, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
645 AERICK ST, Inglewood, CA 90301
3106732764
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1447348149 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Montecillo

Dr. Luzviminda Montecillo is an internal medicine specialist in Inglewood, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Montecillo performed 5,910 Medicare services across 1,902 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Montecillo received a total of $4,524 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 69 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Montecillo 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 5% volume in CA $4,524 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,910
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
1,902
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~311 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 (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.
1,236 $108 $205
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
873 $88 $138
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
832 $8 $20
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
693 $147 $255
Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument
A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels.
617 $3 $15
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
603 $105 $180
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
156 $101 $172
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
113 $3 $18
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage 83 $20 $75
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
83 $34 $60
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
70 $144 $185
Initial nursing facility care, high complexity
An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes.
69 $153 $215
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
58 $13 $40
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.
58 $13 $57
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
58 $1 $25
Annual depression screening 57 $21 $45
Home health plan of care re-certification
A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present.
55 $37 $100
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
47 $44 $150
Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less.
42 $93 $150
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
41 $107 $230
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min
This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge.
35 $99 $194
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.
20 $78 $185
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
11 $50 $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 ↗
$4,524
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $646/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
69
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
$4,524 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$742
2023
$683
2022
$628
2021
$752
2020
$259
2019
$556
2018
$905

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$309
Amgen Inc.
$296
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$137
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,120
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$737
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$643
Novo Nordisk Inc
$526
Amgen Inc.
$321
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$260
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$150
ABIOMED
$138
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$120
Lilly USA, LLC
$94
CONMED Corporation
$84
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$72
Abbott Laboratories
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$22
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$20
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 55.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · AirSeal · BEVESPI AEROSPHERE · BREZTRI · Da Vinci Surgical System · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · Impella · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LINZESS · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · Ozempic · Prolia · RYBELSUS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tresiba · VERQUVO · VIIBRYD · Vascepa · Victoza · Xultophy 100/3.6
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.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
4,891
Per 100K population
49.7
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
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. Montecillo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 19 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. Montecillo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Montecillo performed 1,236 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Montecillo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Montecillo received a total of $4,524 from 20 companies across 69 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. Montecillo's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Inglewood?
Dr. Montecillo's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Montecillo) 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →