Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Monical, DO

Family Medicine · Ocala, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2230 SW 19TH AVENUE RD, Ocala, FL 34471
3522374133
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1063506368 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. Monical 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. Monical

Dr. Mark Monical is a family medicine in Ocala, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Monical performed 9,595 Medicare services across 3,574 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Monical received a total of $325 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 23 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. Monical 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 2% volume in FL$ $325 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
9,595
Medicare services
Top 2% in FL for family medicine
3,574
Unique beneficiaries
$16
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~505 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
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)1,900$0$0
Blood draw (venipuncture)660$7$11
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential578$8$16
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel528$10$21
Urinalysis, manual505$3$7
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)420$92$244
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)390$13$27
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)352$10$19
Creatinine test (kidney function)347$5$10
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis346$6$12
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)306$62$177
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total274$6$13
Iron level test232$6$13
Ferritin level test (iron stores)231$13$27
Injection, gadolinium-based magnetic resonance contrast agent, not otherwise specified (nos), per ml216$1$4
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test211$16$34
Free thyroxine (T4) test207$9$18
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free194$17$34
Vitamin B-12 level test182$15$30
Folic acid level test179$14$29
Chest X-ray, 2 views121$22$64
Annual depression screening108$18$35
Parathyroid hormone level test104$40$83
Phosphate level test101$5$9
Uric acid level test100$4$9
Vitamin D level test99$29$59
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead89$10$48
Amylase (enzyme) level66$6$13
Lipase (fat enzyme) level66$7$14
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)42$5$10
CT scan of chest, without contrast41$99$556
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous40$18$32
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)38$19$38
Sed rate test (inflammation marker)32$3$5
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent32$76$143
Flu vaccine administration32$29$30
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)29$141$348
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views19$24$73
Echocardiogram, transthoracic18$146$373
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue17$80$177
Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative17$10$20
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes17$70$175
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast16$71$377
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes16$100$246
Iron binding capacity test15$9$17
Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected14$140$285
Knee X-ray, 3 views13$27$63
Drug screening test13$61$124
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow11$148$480
Annual wellness visit, follow-up11$127$252
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.
0.2% high complexity
22.9% medium
76.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46/year across 7 years
Bottom 44% in FL for family medicine
11
Companies
23
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
$325 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$21
2023
$31
2022
$17
2021
$43
2020
$24
2019
$72
2018
$117

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$111
Novo Nordisk Inc
$60
AbbVie Inc.
$29
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$17
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Eisai Inc.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · Aimovig · BYDUREON · Cologuard Collection Kit · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dayvigo · FARXIGA · NURTEC ODT · STEGLATRO · VRAYLAR · Victoza · WATCHMAN FLX · Wegovy · Xultophy 100/3.6
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 $3 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
220
Per 100K population
56.7
County median income
$58,535
Nearest hospital
MARION COMMUNTIY HOSPITAL
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. Monical is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Monical experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Monical performed 1,900 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Monical receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Monical received a total of $325 from 11 companies across 23 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. Monical's costs compare to other family medicines in Ocala?
Dr. Monical's average Medicare payment per service is $16. 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. Monical) 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 →