Dr. Monica Mehta, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Mehta
Dr. Monica Mehta is a pain medicine physician in Jersey City, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mehta performed 2,922 Medicare services across 534 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Mehta received a total of $244 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 12 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) 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. Mehta 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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
633 | $8 | $295 |
| Therapeutic massage, per 15 minutes A therapy procedure involving massage techniques. The code covers each 15-minute increment of the service. |
576 | $22 | $225 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
373 | $20 | $350 |
| 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. |
291 | $114 | $391 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
223 | $34 | $325 |
| Functional capacity test, per 15 minutes A test or measurement to assess functional capacity. The service is billed for each 15-minute increment. |
177 | $31 | $540 |
| 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. |
117 | $158 | $533 |
| Mechanical traction application Application of mechanical traction to the body. This procedure involves the use of a mechanical device to apply a pulling force. |
80 | $10 | $250 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 80 | $24 | $175 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
77 | $12 | $130 |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 5-6 body regions A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses their hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury by moving muscles and joints. This specific code covers treatment involving five to six different areas of the body. |
64 | $51 | $595 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
63 | $115 | $305 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
51 | $59 | $600 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 47 | $62 | $224 |
| Blood vessel compression device application Application of a device to compress blood vessels. |
27 | $8 | $255 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 26 | $84 | $225 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $186 | $612 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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. Mehta is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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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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