Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Monte Christen, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
420 E 3RD ST, Los Angeles, CA 90013
3109632508
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1093813164 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Christen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Christen

Dr. Monte Christen is a nurse anesthetist specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Christen performed 851 Medicare services across 628 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Christen received a total of $18 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse anesthetist. 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. Christen 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 1% volume in CA $18 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
851
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for nurse anesthetist
628
Unique beneficiaries
$103
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~45 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
Anesthesia for other eye procedure
Administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures on the eye that are not otherwise specified.
 340 $106 $1,323
Anesthesia for cataract/lens surgery
Administration of anesthesia during eye lens surgery. This code covers the anesthetic service provided for the procedure.
 340 $99 $1,196
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection, prone position
Administration of anesthesia during a nerve block or injection procedure while the patient is lying face down.
 94 $99 $1,236
Anesthesia for eyelid procedure
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure involving the eyelid.
 35 $135 $1,657
Anesthesia for corneal transplant
Administration of anesthesia during a surgical procedure to replace the cornea of the eye.
 21 $143 $1,733
COVID-19 viral test, non-CDC
A laboratory test to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) using any technique and targeting multiple types or subtypes. This specific code is for tests performed by laboratories that are not the CDC.
 21 $50 $100
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.
42.4% high complexity
11.0% medium
46.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$18
Total received (2023-2023)
Bottom 11% in CA for nurse anesthetist
1
Company
1
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
$18 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$18

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
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

Nurse anesthetists within 10 mi
580
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PIH HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
1.5 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 2023
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. Christen is a cardiac surgery specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Christen experienced with anesthesia for other eye procedure?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Christen performed 340 anesthesia for other eye procedure 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. Christen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Christen received a total of $18 from 1 company across 1 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. Christen's costs compare to other nurse anesthetists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Christen's average Medicare payment per service is $103. 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. Christen) 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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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 →