Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kenneth Montgomery, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Morristown, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
160 E HANOVER AVE, Morristown, NJ 07960
9735382334
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1922042720 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Montgomery

Dr. Kenneth Montgomery is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Morristown, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Montgomery performed 1,888 Medicare services across 689 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Montgomery received a total of $2,686,851 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 76 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Montgomery 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ Top 40% volume in NJ $2,686,851 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,888
Medicare services
Top 40% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
689
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~94 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
1,020 $1 $2
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)
An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram.
148 $0 $0
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.
146 $70 $170
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
131 $56 $300
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
93 $28 $130
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.
70 $107 $250
Musculoskeletal remote monitoring device supply, 30 days
A device supply that records and transmits data for remote monitoring of the musculoskeletal system over a 30-day period.
43 $47 $115
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.
38 $137 $385
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.
36 $399 $1,500
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
35 $36 $170
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.
26 $93 $255
Remote therapy monitoring setup and education
This service involves setting up equipment and providing patient education for the remote monitoring of therapy.
21 $18 $45
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for bone shaving and ligament repair
A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to shave part of the shoulder bone and repair a ligament.
19 $148 $4,920
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.
19 $902 $9,587
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
16 $44 $105
Total shoulder joint prosthetic repair
Surgical replacement of the shoulder joint with a prosthetic device. This procedure involves removing damaged joint components and inserting artificial parts to restore function.
14 $1,264 $9,035
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
13 $37 $150
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.
1.0% high complexity
70.7% medium
28.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,686,851
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $383,836/year across 7 years
Top 1% in NJ for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
10
Companies
76
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.

Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$2,287,472 (85.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$373,971 (13.9%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$14,030 (0.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,460 (0.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,917 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$438
2023
$69,968
2022
$26,830
2021
$284,742
2020
$2,293,594
2019
$2,492
2018
$8,786

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$273
Stryker Corporation
$138
Seapearl East, Inc
$26
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,287,472
Medtronic, Inc.
$373,971
Stryker Corporation
$14,458
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$10,442
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$311
CyMedica Orthopedics, Inc.
$62
Lima USA, Inc.
$46
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$42
Seapearl East, Inc
$26
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1688 · Alps Elbow · AperFix Femoral Fixation · BIOSTEON INTRALINE · Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium · CINCHLOCK · COBRA · CONSUMABLES · CROSSFLOW · Comp Primary Revision Stem · Compositcp · Comprehensive Reverse · Comprehensive Shoulder System · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ESD - Core Endoscopy · Ellipsys · HemiCAP Wrist · ICONIX · IVS - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · IVY AIR · Juggerknot · Juggerknotless · Knees-MyMobility · MAKO · NA · NANO TACT FLEX · NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · OMEGA · Oxford-Knees · Persona · Promade · Quatro Link · REUNION · Regeneten
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for orthopedic surgery in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
314
Per 100K population
61.5
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
4.7 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. Montgomery is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of NJ peers, with 20 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. Montgomery experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Montgomery performed 1,020 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Montgomery receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Montgomery received a total of $2,686,851 from 10 companies across 76 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. Montgomery's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Morristown?
Dr. Montgomery's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Montgomery) 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. Data Coverage reflects 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 →