Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lawrence Montalto, D.O.
Anesthesiology · Shallotte, NC
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Montalto
Dr. Lawrence Montalto is an anesthesiology specialist in Shallotte, NC, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Montalto performed 8,916 Medicare services across 3,051 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Montalto received a total of $11,848 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 274 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. Montalto 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in NC
$11,848 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,916
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for anesthesiology
3,051
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
4,486 | $0 | $4 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
1,075 | $9 | $30 |
| 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. |
442 | $90 | $312 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
328 | $219 | $1,190 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
277 | $145 | $814 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
252 | $82 | $283 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
202 | $53 | $279 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
198 | $186 | $1,097 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
188 | $98 | $575 |
| 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. |
177 | $117 | $407 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
143 | $0 | $2 |
| 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. |
136 | $66 | $221 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
129 | $440 | $1,602 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
128 | $243 | $881 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
74 | $187 | $891 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
70 | $86 | $386 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
66 | $187 | $1,100 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
65 | $98 | $561 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
65 | $93 | $563 |
| 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. |
58 | $28 | $97 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
45 | $187 | $905 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
44 | $1 | $2 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
34 | $42 | $209 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
30 | $44 | $211 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
30 | $423 | $1,584 |
| 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. |
30 | $406 | $1,230 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
29 | $245 | $932 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
27 | $1,198 | $7,520 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 21 | $59 | $309 |
| Drug screening test A laboratory test that uses a chemistry analyzer to detect the presence of drugs in a sample. |
16 | $61 | $107 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
15 | $29 | $96 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
14 | $25 | $80 |
| Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device. |
11 | $139 | $1,235 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
11 | $39 | $124 |
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 ↗$11,848
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,693/year across 7 years
Top 4% in NC for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
274
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
$11,823 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$25 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$976
2023
$970
2022
$1,644
2021
$1,234
2020
$338
2019
$1,833
2018
$4,854
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$374
Abbott Laboratories
$264
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$154
SI-BONE, INC.
$60
Boston Scientific Corporation
$32
Nevro Corp.
$28
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
PAINTEQ LLC
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 81.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$4,219
Abbott Laboratories
$3,743
Medtronic, Inc.
$951
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$794
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$708
Boston Scientific Corporation
$634
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$224
Amgen Inc.
$122
SI-BONE, INC.
$90
ABBVIE INC.
$72
SI-BONE, Inc.
$43
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$26
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$25
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$25
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$24
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$24
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
PAINTEQ LLC
$21
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$20
Allergan, Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$12
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 75.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · Aimovig · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · ETERNA · Evoke · Evoke SCS · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · LYRICA · NALOCET · Nalocet · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · OCTRODE · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PROCLAIM · Proclaim DRG IPG · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · SPRINT PNS System · SPRIX · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spectra WaveWriter · Superion · Vanta · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · Xeomin · Zilretta
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for anesthesiology in NC.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
6.9
County median income
$74,034
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER
5.4 mi
5.4 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. Montalto is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Montalto experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Montalto performed 4,486 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Montalto receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Montalto received a total of $11,848 from 23 companies across 274 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. Montalto's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in Shallotte?
Dr. Montalto's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Montalto) 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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