Active NPI 1164715827 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nathan A Monaco , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Akron, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nathan Monaco, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Akron, OH. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Monaco delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3925 EMBASSY PKWY STE 200.

Dr. Monaco is affiliated with Crystal Clinic, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, established patient outpatient office visit, injection into tendon or ligament. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3925 Embassy Pkwy Ste 200

Akron, OH 443338400

Telephone 3306684055

Fax 3306684077

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Llc Facility NPI 1922244623

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Akron, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.5 Yrs

State Avg: 22.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Akron, OH (98 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Monaco (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Akron Specialty Average (20.5 Years) 20.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	176	130	$20.00	$7.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	139	100	$130.00	$62.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	87	$180.00	$92.62
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	80	54	$102.00	$33.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	80	56	$94.00	$8.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$159.18	$78.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	54	50	$80.00	$33.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$233.90	$125.85
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	36	20	$72.00	$8.02
26055 Incision of tendon covering	29	18	$1569.00	$174.14
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	29	19	$94.00	$28.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	23	19	$111.96	$45.40
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	17	16	$1947.00	$391.78
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	17	16	$94.00	$34.16
26235 Partial removal of finger bone nearest hand or middle of finger	13	11	$1080.00	$400.86
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3671.00	$151.65
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$3059.64	$975.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	183	126	$20.00	$8.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	113	$106.46	$64.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	105	$151.62	$81.04
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	83	54	$102.00	$34.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	68	$152.97	$95.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	49	$94.00	$8.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	39	$63.77	$34.69
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	23	$72.00	$8.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$231.67	$130.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	27	22	$110.63	$45.82
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	27	19	$94.00	$30.18
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	26	21	$1947.00	$414.61
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	20	13	$55.00	$6.59
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	14	$1569.00	$201.02
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	16	14	$20.00	$8.25
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	15	$100.27	$35.17
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	13	13	$2617.69	$790.64
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	12	12	$1804.00	$381.43
25210 Removal of wrist bone	11	11	$1245.55	$231.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	174	113	$20.00	$8.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	102	$100.00	$64.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	95	$150.00	$82.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	74	$145.00	$95.84
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	70	32	$72.00	$8.38
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	53	38	$102.00	$35.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	34	$94.00	$9.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	34	$59.00	$35.67
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	39	25	$96.41	$27.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$230.00	$132.91
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	24	20	$1947.00	$407.21
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	23	16	$94.00	$32.71
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	14	$103.00	$42.66
26055 Incision of tendon covering	20	12	$1569.00	$177.80
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	20	13	$20.00	$8.37
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	17	11	$55.00	$6.68
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	13	12	$176.00	$61.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	129	83	$20.00	$8.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	78	$100.46	$65.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$150.00	$82.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	50	$145.00	$97.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$230.00	$132.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	31	$59.00	$35.57
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	38	21	$72.00	$8.54
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	36	28	$102.00	$34.27
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	25	$94.00	$9.21
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	15	13	$1947.00	$422.61
26055 Incision of tendon covering	15	11	$1569.00	$172.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	79	$100.00	$51.30
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	106	79	$20.00	$8.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$150.00	$75.40
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	53	36	$102.00	$34.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	40	$145.00	$76.56
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	39	25	$72.00	$8.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	26	$59.00	$26.00
26055 Incision of tendon covering	31	18	$1569.00	$192.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	22	$94.00	$9.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$225.00	$126.97
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$20.00	$8.91
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	12	11	$1947.00	$449.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	84	$100.00	$49.15
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	105	71	$20.00	$8.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$150.00	$74.79
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	81	36	$72.00	$8.60
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	45	36	$102.00	$33.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	31	$145.00	$77.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	30	$59.00	$25.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$225.00	$122.34
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	15	15	$94.00	$30.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	11	$94.00	$9.37
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	14	13	$143.00	$57.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	67	$100.00	$50.20
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	101	70	$20.00	$8.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$150.00	$75.27
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	44	24	$72.00	$8.66
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	40	30	$102.00	$36.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	26	$145.00	$76.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	21	$59.00	$24.92
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	21	18	$94.00	$29.46
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	20	13	$55.00	$6.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$225.00	$127.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	13	$109.44	$47.34
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	15	13	$94.00	$9.33
29848 Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope	14	11	$1947.00	$465.61
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	14	12	$173.64	$63.31
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	11	$94.00	$37.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$150.00	$74.89
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	22	17	$20.00	$9.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$100.00	$49.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-05-28

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License OH 35.128803

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OH 35128803

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Crystal Clinic, Inc.

3925 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 443331799

Phone: 3306684065

Secondary Practice Locations

201 State St

Erie, PA 165500002

Phone: 8148776000

1622 E Turkeyfoot Lake Rd Ste 200

Akron, OH 443125277

Phone: 3306447436

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2021

Registered at 3925 EMBASSY PKWY STE 200, AKRON, OH 443338400 (Tel: 3306684055)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2021

Registered at 3925 EMBASSY PKWY STE 200, AKRON, OH 443338400 (Tel: 3306684040)

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NPI Profile Active July 26, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 26, 2017

Registered at 3925 EMBASSY PKWY, AKRON, OH 443331782 (Tel: 3306684055)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2017

Registered at 3975 EMBASSY PKWY, AKRON, OH 443338320 (Tel: (330) 668-4040)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 26, 2017

Recorded as NATHAN MONACO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 26, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35128803 in OH)

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NPI Profile Active May 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2013

Registered at 201 STATE ST, ERIE, PA 165500002 (Tel: 8148776000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2013

Registered at 201 STATE ST, ERIE, PA 165500002 (Tel: 8148776000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 24, 2013

Recorded as NATHAN MONACO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 24, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #MT199971 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 27, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164715827

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 27, 2011

Last Update: May 28, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3925 Embassy Pkwy Ste 200

Akron, OH 443338400

Phone: 3306684040

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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