Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sunil Verma, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH BLDG 56 STE 500, Orange, CA 92868
7144565753
In practice since 2008 (17 years)
NPI: 1124279344 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. Verma 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. Verma

Dr. Sunil Verma is an otolaryngology specialist in Orange, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Verma performed 818 Medicare services across 687 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Verma received a total of $1,763 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 13 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Verma 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ Top 47% volume in CA $1,763 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
818
Medicare services
Top 47% in CA for otolaryngology
687
Unique beneficiaries
$133
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~48 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
Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope
This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function.
230 $180 $928
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.
84 $105 $574
Swallowing evaluation using endoscope
This procedure involves evaluating, recording, and interpreting the swallowing process by using an endoscope to visualize the throat and esophagus.
78 $32 $168
Swallowing evaluation using an endoscope
This procedure involves using an endoscope to visually evaluate and record the swallowing process.
77 $183 $934
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.
62 $137 $665
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.
56 $79 $406
Bronchoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways.
45 $59 $584
Injection for vocal cord paralysis
A procedure involving the injection of a substance to paralyze muscles on one side of the voice box.
41 $134 $1,308
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 31 $173 $974
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.
22 $30 $169
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
19 $138 $799
Voice box injection to augment voice
A substance is injected into the voice box using an endoscope to augment or improve voice function.
18 $187 $7,306
Vocal cord injection with endoscope
A procedure where medication or material is injected into the vocal cords using an endoscope, often with the aid of a microscope or telescope for visualization.
15 $121 $1,130
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.
15 $95 $498
Removal of vocal cord growths and reconstruction with local tissue flap using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope 13 $370 $2,313
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
12 $58 $369
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 ↗
$1,763
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $294/year across 6 years
Top 34% in CA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
13
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
$1,763 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$155
2023
$46
2022
$113
2021
$60
2019
$1,191
2018
$198

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Olympus America Inc.
$155
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Eli Lilly and Company
$943
Olympus America Inc.
$252
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$186
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$113
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$95
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
COBLATOR II · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FOOTSWITCH LOYAL KT · LIBTAYO · MIC · NTSC · NUVENT · Olympus · Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes · PROPEL · SINUVA · STROBO VIDEO · STROBO VIDERHINLARYNGOSCOPE · StealthStation
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.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
129
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Verma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 17 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. Verma experienced with vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Verma performed 230 vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope 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. Verma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Verma received a total of $1,763 from 9 companies across 13 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. Verma's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Orange?
Dr. Verma's average Medicare payment per service is $133. 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. Verma) 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 →