Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Monahan, D.O.
Urology Physician · Albany, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Monahan 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. Monahan
Dr. Michael Monahan is an urology physician in Albany, GA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Monahan performed 18,378 Medicare services across 9,829 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Monahan received a total of $16,890 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 588 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. Monahan 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in GA
$16,890 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗18,378
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for urology physician
9,829
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
1,776 | $5 | $46 |
| 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. |
1,654 | $91 | $297 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
1,118 | $7 | $100 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
946 | $3 | $40 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
823 | $2 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
633 | $8 | $38 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
561 | $4 | $17 |
| Spectrophotometric chemical analysis A laboratory test that uses light to measure the concentration or presence of specific substances in a sample. |
560 | $8 | $25 |
| Total bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the total amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in your body. |
559 | $5 | $21 |
| Glucose level test on body fluid A laboratory test that measures the amount of glucose (sugar) present in a sample of body fluid. |
558 | $4 | $17 |
| Urine hemoglobin level test This test measures the amount of hemoglobin present in a urine sample. It helps detect the presence of blood in the urine. |
558 | $4 | $17 |
| Ketone bodies analysis, quantitative A laboratory test that measures the specific amount of ketone bodies in a sample. This procedure quantifies the levels of ketones to assess metabolic status. |
557 | $8 | $34 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
556 | $6 | $20 |
| 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. |
452 | $56 | $200 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 450 | $17 | $150 |
| Urinalysis for bacteria A urine test to check for the presence of bacteria. This procedure analyzes a urine sample to detect bacterial growth. |
427 | $29 | $45 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
231 | $0 | $32 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
226 | $40 | $105 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
174 | $25 | $250 |
| 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. |
135 | $73 | $298 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
133 | $71 | $509 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
125 | $21 | $156 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
119 | $10 | $64 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
97 | $7 | $200 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
97 | $10 | $75 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
95 | $135 | $1,800 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
74 | $24 | $515 |
| 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. |
73 | $25 | $595 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
72 | $57 | $700 |
| 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. |
70 | $140 | $800 |
| 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. |
68 | $117 | $461 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
59 | $62 | $180 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
56 | $35 | $100 |
| 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. |
52 | $44 | $280 |
| 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. |
51 | $102 | $302 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
48 | $39 | $200 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
38 | $261 | $2,000 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
29 | $29 | $74 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via cystoscopy A tube is placed into the ureter using an endoscope inserted through the bladder. |
23 | $98 | $788 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
23 | $19 | $200 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
23 | $17 | $205 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
22 | $97 | $750 |
| Sacral nerve stimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array in the sacral area to deliver electrical stimulation to the nerves. |
22 | $264 | $3,200 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $137 | $400 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
17 | $426 | $4,000 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
17 | $18 | $125 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
16 | $113 | $860 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
16 | $106 | $1,202 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
16 | $161 | $1,065 |
| 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. |
15 | $525 | $2,850 |
| 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 | $5,750 |
| Tumor marker analysis A laboratory test that analyzes a sample to detect the presence of tumor markers. These markers are substances that may be found in the blood, urine, or body tissues. |
13 | $20 | $127 |
| Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator A surgical procedure to implant the pulse generator device for a neurostimulator system. The generator is placed under the skin to deliver electrical impulses to nerves or the stomach. |
12 | $64 | $600 |
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.
0.4% high complexity
30.9% medium
68.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,890
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,413/year across 7 years
Top 11% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
54
Companies
588
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
$16,735 (99.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$155 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,624
2023
$3,471
2022
$3,835
2021
$2,184
2020
$2,082
2019
$1,683
2018
$1,010
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$481
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$308
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$231
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$195
PFIZER INC.
$171
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$171
Axonics, Inc.
$167
Teleflex LLC
$159
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$140
COLOPLAST CORP
$114
ABBVIE INC.
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$81
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$78
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$49
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$37
Boston Scientific Corporation
$34
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$2,571
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,056
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,441
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,271
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$911
PFIZER INC.
$834
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$669
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$641
Coloplast Corp
$495
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$460
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$421
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$394
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$392
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$358
Boston Scientific Corporation
$288
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$265
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$249
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$247
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$232
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$219
ABBVIE INC.
$207
COLOPLAST CORP
$202
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$186
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$186
Teleflex LLC
$181
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$154
Amgen Inc.
$150
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$138
Allergan, Inc.
$101
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$87
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$86
Allergan Inc.
$85
180 Medical, Inc.
$81
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$73
NeoTract Inc.
$69
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$65
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$49
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$48
AbbVie, Inc.
$37
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$29
McKesson Patient Care Solutions Inc.
$24
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$24
Innovation Technologies Inc
$20
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$17
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
$12
C. R. BARD, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
$11
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$10
Retrophin, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 35.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CAMCEVI · CONTINENCE CARE · CURE CATHETER · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EV1000 Clinical Platform · Erleada · FIBER DUST · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · INTERSTIM · IRRISEPT · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · Porges Coloplast · Prolia · REZUM · Rubraca · TITAN · TLANDO · TOVIAZ · Titan · UROLIFT · Urgent PC Neuromodulation System · UroLift · VESICARE · Veozah · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · YONSA
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
9.5
County median income
$46,784
Nearest hospital
PHOEBE WORTH MEDICAL CENTER
18.8 mi
18.8 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. Monahan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of GA peers, with 15 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. Monahan experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Monahan performed 3,800 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. Monahan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Monahan received a total of $16,890 from 54 companies across 588 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. Monahan's costs compare to other urology physicians in Albany?
Dr. Monahan's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Monahan) 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 →
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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.
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