Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jonathan Rice, PAC
Surgical Physician Assistant · Thousand Oaks, 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. Rice
Dr. Jonathan Rice is a surgical physician assistant in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rice performed 2,959 Medicare services across 2,290 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rice received a total of $6,568 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 241 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical physician assistant. 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. Rice 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
$6,568 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,959
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for surgical physician assistant
2,290
Unique beneficiaries
$71
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~156 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. |
899 | $91 | $228 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
277 | $31 | $110 |
| 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. |
159 | $84 | $393 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
131 | $23 | $1,577 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
109 | $43 | $1,530 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
97 | $28 | $1,005 |
| Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft A surgical procedure to remove a piece of bone from the patient's body to be used as a graft during spine surgery. |
95 | $18 | $763 |
| 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. |
93 | $107 | $348 |
| Release of upper leg nerve | 88 | $65 | $1,477 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
83 | $63 | $2,401 |
| Release of lower spinal cord or nerves, single segment A surgical procedure to free the lower spinal cord or nerves from surrounding tissue at a single spinal level. |
77 | $87 | $2,661 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
65 | $88 | $2,429 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
65 | $30 | $101 |
| Spinal fusion with cage or mesh insertion A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space between the bones. |
57 | $37 | $1,047 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
53 | $84 | $1,584 |
| 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. |
53 | $129 | $355 |
| 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. |
47 | $123 | $665 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 46 | $166 | $2,407 |
| Anterior spinal fusion with partial disc removal, each additional disc This procedure involves fusing spine bones together through an incision in the front of the body, with partial removal of the disc, for each additional disc treated. |
42 | $36 | $2,451 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
41 | $44 | $220 |
| Spinal fusion exploration A surgical procedure to examine the site of a previous spinal fusion. The surgeon inspects the area to assess the status of the fusion and surrounding structures. |
39 | $47 | $2,687 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
39 | $26 | $88 |
| Removal of spinal stabilizing device Surgical removal of a segmental stabilizing device from the back of the spine. |
32 | $41 | $1,544 |
| Spinal cord or nerve release, single segment A surgical procedure to free the spinal cord or nerves at one specific level of the spine. |
32 | $35 | $1,588 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
30 | $83 | $1,716 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
29 | $195 | $3,957 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 25 | $44 | $1,266 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
24 | $27 | $4,905 |
| Anterior removal of upper spine bone with nerve release, single segment This procedure involves removing a bone from the upper spine through an anterior approach to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed on a single spinal segment. |
22 | $198 | $4,006 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
21 | $80 | $1,666 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
20 | $96 | $1,938 |
| Release of major arm or leg nerve | 20 | $67 | $1,449 |
| Upper spine bone removal with nerve release, additional segment Surgical removal of bone from the upper spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This code applies to each additional spinal segment treated beyond the first. |
14 | $29 | $2,450 |
| Spinal bone removal with nerve release, single segment Surgical removal of a single segment of bone from the middle, lower, or sacral spine to release pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. The procedure is performed through an approach inside the abdominal cavity or behind it. |
12 | $219 | $2,300 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 12 | $160 | $431 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
11 | $40 | $148 |
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.
18.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
81.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,568
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,642/year across 4 years
Top 3% in CA for surgical physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
241
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
$6,568 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$924
2023
$1,513
2022
$2,308
2021
$1,823
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Globus Medical, Inc.
$319
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$144
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$102
Augmedics Inc.
$61
Medtronic, Inc.
$60
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$34
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Radius Health, Inc.
$31
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$30
DJO, LLC
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$16
Top 3 companies account for 61.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
NuVasive, Inc.
$3,248
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$675
Globus Medical, Inc.
$346
Medtronic, Inc.
$318
Radius Health, Inc.
$186
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$147
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$147
XTANT MEDICAL INC
$144
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$113
Baxter Healthcare
$103
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$102
SI-BONE, INC.
$93
Nevro Corp.
$84
PAINTEQ LLC
$84
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$77
Abbott Laboratories
$76
Augmedics Inc.
$61
Amgen Inc.
$51
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$46
Stryker Corporation
$45
SI-BONE, Inc.
$45
Ethicon US, LLC
$35
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$34
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
DJO, LLC
$29
AbbVie Inc.
$28
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$25
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$23
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Curonix LLC
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Innovation Technologies Inc
$19
Saxum Surgical, Inc.
$16
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$15
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$14
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Terumo BCT, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 65.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for surgical physician assistant in CA.
Geographic Context
Surgical physician assistants within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
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. Rice is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% 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. Rice experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rice performed 899 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. Rice receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rice received a total of $6,568 from 38 companies across 241 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. Rice's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Rice's average Medicare payment per service is $71. 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. Rice) 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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