Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Anthony Montanez, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · San Antonio, TX
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. Montanez
Dr. Anthony Montanez is an orthopedic surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Montanez performed 4,081 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Montanez received a total of $7,668 from 8 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 37 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. Montanez 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.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 12% volume in TX
$7,668 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,081
Medicare services
Top 12% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,482 | $1 | $25 |
| 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. |
489 | $92 | $262 |
| 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. |
366 | $64 | $178 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
290 | $27 | $89 |
| 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. |
238 | $26 | $84 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
149 | $74 | $449 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
144 | $30 | $102 |
| 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. |
136 | $111 | $400 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
111 | $41 | $141 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
66 | $82 | $267 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
65 | $26 | $90 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
62 | $59 | $404 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
47 | $25 | $90 |
| Elbow to finger cast application Application of a cast extending from the elbow to the fingers to immobilize the arm. |
46 | $68 | $169 |
| Adult short arm fiberglass cast supplies Materials used to apply a short arm cast made of fiberglass for patients aged 11 and older. |
46 | $18 | $25 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
44 | $108 | $680 |
| 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. |
43 | $53 | $262 |
| Endoscopic release of wrist ligament A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to cut and release ligaments in the wrist. |
35 | $370 | $2,503 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
32 | $39 | $127 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
28 | $48 | $148 |
| Adult fiberglass short arm splint supplies Materials for creating a fiberglass splint for an adult's short arm. |
21 | $11 | $16 |
| Wrist to finger joint removal Surgical removal of the bones forming the joints between the wrist and the fingers. |
20 | $647 | $4,061 |
| Incision of finger tendon sheath A surgical procedure to cut open the protective covering of a finger tendon. |
20 | $137 | $2,670 |
| Tendon transfer to back of hand A surgical procedure where a tendon is moved to a new location on the back of the hand to restore function. |
20 | $308 | $3,594 |
| Wrist bone removal Surgical removal of one or more bones from the wrist joint. |
19 | $193 | $2,381 |
| Nonremovable forearm to hand splint application A healthcare provider applies a rigid splint that extends from the forearm to the hand to immobilize and support the area. |
15 | $48 | $125 |
| Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair A minimally invasive surgery to repair torn shoulder tendons using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions. |
13 | $827 | $5,205 |
| 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. |
12 | $132 | $1,000 |
| Endoscopic release of biceps tendon A minimally invasive procedure using an endoscope to release the tendon that connects the biceps muscle to the shoulder. |
11 | $344 | $4,488 |
| CT scan of arm, without contrast A CT scan of the arm that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the arm's internal structures without the use of contrast dye. |
11 | $84 | $464 |
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.
0.3% high complexity
47.0% medium
52.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,668
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,095/year across 7 years
Top 42% in TX for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
8
Companies
37
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
$40
2023
$98
2022
$1,778
2021
$680
2020
$1,138
2019
$209
2018
$3,725
Payments by company (2024)
PFIZER INC.
$40
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medinc of Texas
$5,150
Arthrex, Inc.
$1,305
Stryker Corporation
$866
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$152
Medartis Inc.
$121
PFIZER INC.
$40
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$24
DJO, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 95.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aptus · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · CMF OL1000 · HIPMAP · HYDROSET · INHANCE · INSPACE · MAKO · PRIME SERIES · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · TRAUMA · XTANDI
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Orthopedic surgeons in nearby ZIP areas
170
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WESTOVER HILLS BAPTIST HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Montanez is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Montanez experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Montanez performed 1,482 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Montanez receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Montanez received a total of $7,668 from 8 companies across 37 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. Montanez's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio?
Dr. Montanez'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. Montanez) 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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About this page
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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