Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jonathan Vellinga, M.D.
Family Medicine · Temecula, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vellinga 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. Vellinga
Dr. Jonathan Vellinga is a family medicine specialist in Temecula, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vellinga performed 45,717 Medicare services across 4,571 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vellinga received a total of $2,249 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 138 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Vellinga 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.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$2,249 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗45,717
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for family medicine
4,571
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 9,280 | $19 | $100 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
3,229 | $13 | $75 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
3,116 | $2 | $310 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
3,089 | $1 | $25 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
2,575 | $54 | $200 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
2,565 | $17 | $56 |
| Pyridoxine HCl injection, 100 mg An injection of pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, administered at a dose of 100 mg. |
2,399 | $9 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
2,324 | $1 | $5 |
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
2,148 | $3 | $12 |
| Mechanical traction application Application of mechanical traction to the body. This procedure involves the use of a mechanical device to apply a pulling force. |
1,768 | $9 | $80 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
1,694 | $2 | $10 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
1,625 | $17 | $58 |
| 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. |
1,341 | $134 | $350 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
1,286 | $82 | $275 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy, per 15 minutes Application of electrical stimulation to the body with a therapist present. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment of treatment. |
895 | $9 | $60 |
| 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. |
882 | $11 | $45 |
| Injection, leucovorin calcium, per 50 mg | 802 | $3 | $40 |
| 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. |
557 | $96 | $250 |
| Calcium gluconate injection An injection of calcium gluconate administered in 10 ml increments. |
466 | $4 | $20 |
| Injection, calcium gluconate (fresenius kabi), per 10 mg | 398 | $0 | $20 |
| 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. |
323 | $63 | $175 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
273 | $26 | $80 |
| Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes This procedure involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body for an initial 15-minute session. |
238 | $30 | $60 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
238 | $40 | $135 |
| Acupuncture, each additional 15 minutes This code represents an additional 15-minute session of acupuncture treatment beyond the initial session. |
237 | $23 | $40 |
| Levoleucovorin injection, 0.5 mg An injection of levoleucovorin, a form of folate, administered in a 0.5 mg dose. |
197 | $0 | $20 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
160 | $19 | $50 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
138 | $51 | $109 |
| 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. |
135 | $12 | $45 |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It allows for the visualization of these blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
132 | $95 | $325 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
130 | $69 | $234 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
128 | $42 | $172 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
111 | $135 | $307 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
96 | $8 | $10 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
88 | $39 | $96 |
| Annual depression screening | 85 | $20 | $39 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
82 | $76 | $250 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
76 | $100 | $348 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
51 | $329 | $986 |
| Psychological test administration, first 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes. |
51 | $29 | $105 |
| Psychological test administration, each additional 30 minutes A technician administers psychological or neuropsychological testing. This code covers each additional 30-minute increment of administration time. |
51 | $30 | $105 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 47 | $160 | $450 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
46 | $16 | $52 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
41 | $33 | $47 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
34 | $22 | $96 |
| Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour A professional assessment of cognitive and behavioral functioning using standardized tests. This service covers the initial hour of the evaluation process. |
28 | $105 | $344 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
24 | $37 | $146 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
20 | $4 | $15 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
18 | $68 | $280 |
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.
18.8% high complexity
30.7% medium
50.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,249
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $375/year across 6 years
Top 16% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
138
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
$2,249 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$473
2023
$116
2022
$117
2021
$12
2019
$139
2018
$1,392
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Corcept Therapeutics
$88
Lilly USA, LLC
$78
Novo Nordisk Inc
$76
Abbott Laboratories
$48
Exact Sciences Corporation
$41
PFIZER INC.
$38
GENZYME CORPORATION
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$242
Lilly USA, LLC
$178
Abbott Laboratories
$174
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$149
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$126
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$111
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$107
Linvatec Corporation
$96
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Corcept Therapeutics
$88
PFIZER INC.
$79
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$69
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$67
AbbVie, Inc.
$65
Amgen Inc.
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$49
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$43
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$41
Radius Health, Inc.
$39
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$37
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$32
Allergan Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$30
ABBVIE INC.
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$21
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$20
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$16
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$15
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
MannKind Corporation
$13
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 26.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ANORO · Aimovig · Amitiza · Androgel · BASAGLAR · BD Nano · BELSOMRA · BREO · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · Daraprim 30 Tablet in 1 Bottle · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · FABRAZYME · FARXIGA · FIASP · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GATTEX · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LINVATEC ARTHROSCOPY · LINZESS · Livalo · MOUNJARO · Movantik · NAMZARIC · NP Thyroid 60 · NURTEC ODT · NovoLog · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · SYMPROIC · Synthroid · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tirosint · Tresiba · Trintellix · Tymlos · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VRAYLAR · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZOSTAVAX
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
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
353
Per 100K population
14.4
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MURRIETA
3.8 mi
3.8 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. Vellinga is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of CA peers, with 17 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. Vellinga experienced with manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vellinga performed 9,280 manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 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. Vellinga receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vellinga received a total of $2,249 from 36 companies across 138 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. Vellinga's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Temecula?
Dr. Vellinga's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Vellinga) 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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