Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joanne Lamonica, M.D.

Urology Physician · Ukiah, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
260 HOSPITAL DR STE 201, Ukiah, CA 95482
7074621928
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1235117078 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. Lamonica 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. Lamonica

Dr. Joanne Lamonica is an urology physician in Ukiah, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lamonica performed 1,418 Medicare services across 1,169 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lamonica received a total of $14,325 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Lamonica 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 47% volume in CA $14,325 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,418
Medicare services
Top 47% in CA for urology physician
1,169
Unique beneficiaries
$70
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~71 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 (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.
303 $47 $70
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.
256 $68 $102
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
204 $57 $319
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.
123 $95 $156
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
85 $120 $659
Additional urethral implant in prostate
Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.
71 $39 $127
Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis
An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures.
49 $25 $203
Prostate gland biopsy
A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination.
46 $98 $374
Complex urodynamic pressure flow study
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning.
41 $70 $264
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
41 $13 $120
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
39 $3 $22
Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes.
33 $43 $225
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder.
26 $19 $138
Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes
A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters.
21 $27 $138
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.
20 $96 $343
Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery
This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding.
19 $581 $1,856
Urethral implant insertion in prostate
A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope.
17 $134 $528
Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion
An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open.
13 $319 $1,045
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
11 $29 $42
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.
6.9% high complexity
6.7% medium
86.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$14,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,046/year across 7 years
Top 15% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
64
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
$14,325 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$345
2023
$269
2022
$20
2021
$86
2020
$354
2019
$13,199
2018
$51

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$190
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$44
ABBVIE INC.
$39
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$37
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
Top 3 companies account for 79.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Olympus America Inc.
$11,919
NeoTract Inc.
$1,570
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$219
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$190
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$163
ABBVIE INC.
$76
180 Medical, Inc.
$47
Teleflex LLC
$40
Allergan, Inc.
$29
Allergan Inc.
$25
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$20
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 95.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMS 700 · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · GEMTESA · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · ROCHESTER MAGIC3 · UGN Laser Capital · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · XTANDI
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

Urology physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$64,688
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY
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. Lamonica is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of CA peers, with 20 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. Lamonica experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lamonica performed 303 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Lamonica receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lamonica received a total of $14,325 from 13 companies across 64 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. Lamonica's costs compare to other urology physicians in Ukiah?
Dr. Lamonica's average Medicare payment per service is $70. 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. Lamonica) 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 →