Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Marc Menkowitz, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Shrewsbury, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Menkowitz
Dr. Marc Menkowitz is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician in Shrewsbury, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Menkowitz performed 1,483 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Menkowitz received a total of $13,219 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 108 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Menkowitz 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.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in NJ
$13,219 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,483
Medicare services
Top 10% in NJ for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
598 | $75 | $224 |
| 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. |
195 | $35 | $309 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
82 | $24 | $272 |
| 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. |
75 | $236 | $3,977 |
| 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. |
62 | $95 | $350 |
| 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. |
59 | $45 | $427 |
| 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. |
52 | $33 | $295 |
| 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. |
38 | $103 | $336 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area. |
33 | $47 | $450 |
| 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. |
28 | $41 | $600 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
27 | $142 | $14,339 |
| 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. |
27 | $97 | $2,075 |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view A single-view X-ray image of the spine to visualize the bones and alignment. |
25 | $6 | $79 |
| 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. |
23 | $25 | $265 |
| 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. |
22 | $167 | $3,245 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $77 | $125 |
| 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. |
18 | $166 | $3,575 |
| Lower back spinal fusion with bone and disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae in the lower back. It involves removing part of the spine bone and a disc to stabilize the area. |
17 | $970 | $43,329 |
| 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. |
16 | $81 | $2,550 |
| 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. |
16 | $141 | $540 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release during fusion This procedure involves removing part of the bone in a single segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves, performed during a spinal fusion. |
15 | $144 | $29,856 |
| Partial bone removal of additional lower back spine segment during fusion This procedure involves the partial removal of bone from an additional segment of the lower spine to release the spinal cord or nerves. It is performed as part of a spinal fusion surgery in the lower back. |
12 | $98 | $18,816 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
12 | $35 | $292 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
11 | $297 | $23,738 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
4.8% high complexity
10.7% medium
84.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,219
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,888/year across 7 years
Top 48% in NJ for orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
108
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,153
2023
$365
2022
$551
2021
$1,222
2020
$1,643
2019
$2,899
2018
$1,386
Payments by company (2024)
Globus Medical, Inc.
$4,725
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$286
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$42
Nevro Corp.
$32
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
Viseon, Inc.
$22
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$18
Top 3 companies account for 98.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Globus Medical, Inc.
$8,012
NuVasive, Inc.
$1,219
Addivation Medical LLC
$1,000
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$705
Nevro Corp.
$581
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$286
Abbott Laboratories
$244
Stryker Corporation
$210
Biocomposites Inc
$140
Intrinsic Therapeutics
$127
Augmedics Inc.
$120
Integrity Implants Inc.
$118
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$91
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$71
Medtronic, Inc.
$50
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc
$42
Medicrea USA, Corp.
$40
Spineology Inc.
$34
Boston Scientific Corporation
$29
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
$26
Viseon, Inc.
$22
Integrity Implants Inc. dba Accelus
$18
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$17
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$8
SI-BONE, Inc.
$5
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$3
Top 3 companies account for 77.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCURIAN · ACP · AMP · AttraX · Barricaid Annular Closure Device · Bendini · Biomet SpinalPak · CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM · CAVUX Cervical Cage · COHERE · CONCORDE · CREO · DIVERGENCE-L · Excelsius - GPS · ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System · LIF · LessRay · MAGNETOS · Mariner · MaxView System - Lateral Set · MazorX - Renaissance · NVM5 · O-ARM-Spine · OCTRODE · Omnia · OptiMesh Interbody Fusion System · Osteocel · PASS-LP · PENTA · PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System · PROCLAIM · Penta SCS Leads · Proclaim IPG · Pulse · QUARTEX · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · SABLE · SCS leads · SYNFIX · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · StabiliT System · Stimulan · TLIF · TRITANIUM · ViviGen · XLIF · Xvision · iFuse Implant
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Geographic Context
Orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
23
County median income
$122,727
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
2.6 mi
2.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Menkowitz is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NJ), with 19 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. Menkowitz experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Menkowitz performed 598 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Menkowitz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Menkowitz received a total of $13,219 from 26 companies across 108 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Menkowitz's costs compare to other orthopaedic surgery of the spine physicians in Shrewsbury?
Dr. Menkowitz's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Menkowitz) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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