Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Milton Vonthron, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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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 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vonthron performed 3,923 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vonthron received a total of $6,305 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 21 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 33% volume in FL
$6,305 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗3,923
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for pediatric orthopaedic surgery physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 1,365 | $6 | $17 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
540 | $54 | $185 |
| 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. |
328 | $91 | $237 |
| 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. |
327 | $63 | $164 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
202 | $31 | $88 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
189 | $28 | $85 |
| 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. |
162 | $119 | $327 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
113 | $24 | $66 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
99 | $25 | $68 |
| 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. |
96 | $77 | $222 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
71 | $27 | $75 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
49 | $27 | $75 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
45 | $24 | $67 |
| 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. |
40 | $29 | $78 |
| Total hip replacement Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components. |
36 | $733 | $3,735 |
| 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. |
34 | $33 | $94 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
31 | $398 | $1,062 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
29 | $44 | $172 |
| 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. |
29 | $138 | $404 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
25 | $22 | $65 |
| 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. |
24 | $104 | $292 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
21 | $23 | $71 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
20 | $38 | $144 |
| Surgical repair of broken thigh bone with stabilization or replacement This procedure involves surgically treating the upper part of a fractured femur by inserting a device to stabilize the bone or replacing it with a prosthetic implant. |
19 | $931 | $4,123 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 3 to 4 views of both hip joints to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $39 | $101 |
| Total knee replacement | 14 | $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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
46
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
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)
Solventum Corporation
$27
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
Team 1, Llc
$18
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
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 all-time 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? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Pediatric orthopaedic surgery physicians in nearby ZIP areas
6
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Vonthron is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 21 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. Vonthron experienced with injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vonthron performed 1,365 injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Vonthron receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vonthron received a total of $6,305 from 16 companies across 46 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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