Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Maria Sulindro, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pasadena, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
890 S ARROYO PKWY, Pasadena, CA 91105
6264039000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1598705733 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sulindro

Dr. Maria Sulindro is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Pasadena, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sulindro performed 10,593 Medicare services across 868 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sulindro received a total of $211 from 4 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 12 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Sulindro 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 in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in CA $211 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
10,593
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
868
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~558 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
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
1,526 $12 $45
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
1,450 $7 $20
Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg
An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments.
1,406 $1 $1
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.
977 $107 $200
Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min
A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately.
769 $21 $50
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 626 $6 $10
Vitamin B-12 injection
An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg.
609 $1 $7
Pyridoxine HCl injection, 100 mg
An injection of pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, administered at a dose of 100 mg.
579 $9 $21
Injection, thiamine hcl, 100 mg 572 $2 $11
Lactated Ringer's infusion, up to 1000 cc
Intravenous administration of Lactated Ringer's solution, a fluid used to replace fluids and electrolytes, in amounts up to 1000 cubic centimeters.
410 $2 $15
Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc
Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution.
288 $2 $15
Normal saline infusion, 500 ml
Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution.
240 $1 $5
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
221 $6 $25
Enema using air or contrast
A procedure where air or contrast material is introduced into the colon via the rectum to help visualize the large intestine during imaging.
163 $233 $500
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
139 $58 $150
Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance
Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein.
138 $14 $50
Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less
This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less.
137 $26 $100
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.
102 $74 $150
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
80 $53 $120
Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes
Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes.
77 $30 $150
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues.
21 $107 $500
Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth
This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous.
18 $132 $200
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1
Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer.
17 $55 $150
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.
15 $121 $250
Normal saline infusion, 250 cc
Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid.
13 $1 $5
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.
12.3% high complexity
66.1% medium
21.5% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$211
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $42/year across 5 years
Bottom 47% in CA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
4
Companies
12
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
$211 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$36
2022
$55
2020
$87
2019
$18
2018
$15

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$36
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$101
Romark Laboratories, LC
$48
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$46
Orthogenrx Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALINIA · Alinia · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GenVisc 850 · Superion Indirect Decompression System · Vascepa
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

Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
404
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
3.1 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 2023
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. Sulindro is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Sulindro experienced with drug injection, under skin or into muscle?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sulindro performed 1,526 drug injection, under skin or into muscle 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. Sulindro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sulindro received a total of $211 from 4 companies across 12 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. Sulindro's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Pasadena?
Dr. Sulindro's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Sulindro) 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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