Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Milton Vonthron, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1577 ROBERTS DR STE 225, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
9042411204
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1801890264 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. Vonthron 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. Vonthron

Dr. Milton Vonthron is a pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician in Jacksonville Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vonthron performed 3,923 Medicare services across 2,290 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vonthron received a total of $6,305 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatric orthopaedic surgery 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. Vonthron is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 33% volume in FL$ $6,305 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,923
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
2,290
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~196 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg1,365$6$17
Joint injection, major joint540$54$185
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)328$91$237
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)327$63$164
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views202$31$88
Knee X-ray, 3 views189$28$85
New patient office visit (45-59 min)162$119$327
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views113$24$66
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views99$25$68
New patient office visit (30-44 min)96$77$222
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views71$27$75
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views49$27$75
Foot X-ray, 3+ views45$24$67
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views40$29$78
Total hip replacement36$733$3,735
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)34$33$94
Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose31$398$1,062
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint29$44$172
Initial hospital admission, high complexity29$138$404
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views25$22$65
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity24$104$292
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views21$23$71
Injection into tendon or ligament20$38$144
Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement19$931$4,123
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views15$39$101
Total knee replacement14$1,050$5,550
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.
1.8% high complexity
50.6% medium
47.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,305
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $901/year across 7 years
Top 40% in FL for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
16
Companies
46
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
$6,305 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$68
2023
$2,868
2022
$44
2021
$168
2020
$95
2019
$2,963
2018
$98

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$5,602
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$168
Stryker Corporation
$122
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$100
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$63
TEAM 1, LLC
$51
ZIMVIE INC.
$43
Heraeus Medical, LLC.
$28
Solventum Corporation
$27
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$20
Team 1, Llc
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
DJO, LLC
$14
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$12
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$11
Avanos Medical
$11
Top 3 companies account for 93.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCORD · AQUAMANTYS · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System · CMF OL1000 · CellerateRx · Coblation Wands · Dynasplint · EVOS · Fast-Fix 360 · Gel One · Journey II BCS · Journey II XR · MONOVISC · NAV - KNEE NAVIGATION SOFTWARE AND INSTRUMENTATION · Navio Surgical System · ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OR3O Dual Mobility · PALACOS · PREVENA · Pico 14 · REAL INTELLIGENCE · REDAPT · REGENETEN · SEGLENTIS · T2 ALPHA · TRAUMA · VISIONAIRE Cutting Guides
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.

Equivalent to $161 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Vonthron is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Vonthron experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vonthron performed 1,365 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 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. Vonthron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vonthron received a total of $6,305 from 16 companies across 46 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. Vonthron's costs compare to other pediatric orthopaedic surgery physicians in Jacksonville Beach?
Dr. Vonthron's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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. Vonthron) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →