Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amir Rahnavard, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Monterey, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
23845 HOLMAN HWY STE 203, Monterey, CA 93940
8312419155
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1326440124 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. Rahnavard

Dr. Amir Rahnavard is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Monterey, CA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rahnavard performed 33,698 Medicare services across 1,155 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rahnavard received a total of $48,685 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rahnavard 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.

✓ 11 years in practice ▲ Top 1% volume in CA $48,685 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
33,698
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
1,155
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,063 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
Botox injection, per unit
An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered.
31,540 $5 $14
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.
477 $103 $238
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
293 $1 $41
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.
252 $99 $207
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.
237 $72 $150
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.
203 $136 $345
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
151 $57 $162
Hyaluronan injection (Euflexxa) for joint
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative, specifically Euflexxa, administered directly into a joint space.
98 $100 $310
Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles
Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain.
83 $52 $135
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
83 $141 $403
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.
43 $107 $273
Chemical nerve block injection, 5+ arm/leg muscles
Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze five or more muscles in the first extremity treated.
40 $150 $340
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, each additional extremity 38 $79 $195
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
37 $67 $143
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.
34 $84 $218
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.
34 $70 $201
Chemical nerve block injection, 1-4 muscles
An injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles in an arm or leg. This procedure targets one to four muscles in the first extremity treated.
30 $128 $295
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle 25 $71 $155
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 ↗
$48,685
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,114/year across 6 years
Top 1% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
101
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$47,317 (97.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,369 (2.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$256
2023
$5,168
2022
$19,839
2021
$16,947
2020
$6,268
2018
$208

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$256
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Allergan, Inc.
$26,215
ABBVIE INC.
$21,357
AbbVie Inc.
$194
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$183
Abbott Laboratories
$174
Boston Scientific Corporation
$144
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$133
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$76
Lilly USA, LLC
$57
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Nevro Corp.
$34
Radius Health, Inc.
$27
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER Occluders · BASAGLAR · BOTOX · CREON · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FYCOMPA · Horizant · LINZESS · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Tymlos · UBRELVY · Vascepa · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XARELTO · Xeomin · mild Device Kit
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 →

The majority of payments (97%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physical medicine & rehabilitation and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for physical medicine & rehabilitation in CA.

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Geographic Context

Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
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. Rahnavard is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 1% of CA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rahnavard experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rahnavard performed 31,540 botox injection, per unit 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. Rahnavard receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rahnavard received a total of $48,685 from 15 companies across 101 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. Rahnavard's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Monterey?
Dr. Rahnavard's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Rahnavard) 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 →