Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mona Ehasz, D.O

Anesthesiology · Harlingen, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2121 PEASE ST STE 305, Harlingen, TX 78550
9564407246
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1497001986 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ehasz 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. Ehasz

Dr. Mona Ehasz is an anesthesiology in Harlingen, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ehasz performed 7,051 Medicare services across 1,412 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ehasz received a total of $6,788 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 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. Ehasz is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $6,788 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,051
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for anesthesiology
1,412
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~542 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)2,479$0$1
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg1,157$0$0
Injection, magnesium sulfate, per 500 mg841$1$2
Injection, cefazolin sodium, 500 mg634$1$3
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position294$89$783
Removal of spinal canal scar tissue, multiple sessions in 1 day234$331$663
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg210$0$1
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)209$65$130
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)120$40$82
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)81$94$184
Betamethasone steroid injection78$5$22
New patient office visit (30-44 min)59$78$162
Removal of bone from lower spine for decompression of nerve tissue using imaging guidance, accessed through the skin56$681$1,390
Joint injection, major joint52$51$106
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement52$87$171
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level51$270$516
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level51$123$232
Injection, hydromorphone, up to 4 mg47$3$7
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level41$197$378
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level41$102$195
Destruction of nerves supplying joint between spine and pelvis using imaging guidance30$365$741
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement29$44$85
Chronic care management, first 20 min/month29$48$123
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint26$276$400
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance25$200$386
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint24$505$913
New patient office visit (45-59 min)23$121$240
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection22$58$540
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)21$123$271
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month21$101$212
Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month14$36$87
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 ↗
$6,788
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,131/year across 6 years
Top 6% in TX for anesthesiology
9
Companies
79
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
$6,788 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,965
2023
$1,061
2022
$2,394
2021
$103
2019
$99
2018
$166

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,847
Nevro Corp.
$1,339
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$732
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$706
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$506
Abbott Laboratories
$291
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$215
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$101
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Top 3 companies account for 72.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BRIDION · Caldolor · DAXXIFY · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · PROCLAIM · Proclaim IPG · RF CONDUCTR MC · Senza · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VECTRIS SURESCAN · mild Device Kit
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 6% for anesthesiology in TX.

Equivalent to $96 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
5.0
County median income
$51,334
Nearest hospital
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ehasz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 6%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ehasz experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ehasz performed 2,479 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. Ehasz receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ehasz received a total of $6,788 from 9 companies across 79 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. Ehasz's costs compare to other anesthesiologys in Harlingen?
Dr. Ehasz's average Medicare payment per service is $37. 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. Ehasz) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →