Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Raul Monzon, MD

Pain Medicine · St Augustine, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
1301 PLANTATION ISLAND DR S, St Augustine, FL 32080
9044609555
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1508885286 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. Monzon 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. Monzon

Dr. Raul Monzon is a pain medicine in St Augustine, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Monzon performed 4,132 Medicare services across 1,078 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Monzon received a total of $13,396 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Monzon 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 23% volume in FL$ $13,396 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,132
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for pain medicine
1,078
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~217 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
Betamethasone steroid injection1,328$5$20
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)870$92$280
Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml318$1$5
Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes233$9$110
Neuromuscular re-education therapy, per 15 min232$22$130
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)222$0$15
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level181$133$1,203
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level181$70$602
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)129$161$618
Incision or removal of spinal nerve99$341$748
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance52$73$550
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level42$142$1,600
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level42$75$800
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance36$122$1,276
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level31$189$1,500
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level31$86$740
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint27$335$1,120
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint27$185$370
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement27$45$474
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into knee nerve branch using imaging guidance12$152$450
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study12$75$225
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,396
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,233/year across 6 years
Top 12% in FL for pain medicine
14
Companies
52
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$11,031 (82.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,366 (17.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$11,957
2023
$425
2022
$383
2021
$83
2019
$126
2018
$422

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
elliquence, LLC
$11,031
Boston Scientific Corporation
$635
Abbott Laboratories
$382
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$376
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$197
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$196
Curonix LLC
$161
Stryker Corporation
$138
AXOGEN
$123
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$64
Nevro Corp.
$53
Bioventus LLC
$18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · Disc-FX System · ETERNA · INTELLIS · Intracept · MOVANTIK · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · RESTORE · SPRINT PNS System · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stimrouter Implantable Kit
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 →

The majority of payments (82%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

Equivalent to $324 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pain Medicines within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
3.4
County median income
$106,169
Nearest hospital
FLAGLER HOSPITAL
5.7 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. Monzon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 12%), 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. Monzon experienced with betamethasone steroid injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Monzon performed 1,328 betamethasone steroid injection 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. Monzon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Monzon received a total of $13,396 from 14 companies across 52 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. Monzon's costs compare to other pain medicines in St Augustine?
Dr. Monzon'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. Monzon) 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 →