Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sunil Patel, MD
Internal Medicine · Tracy, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Patel
Dr. Sunil Patel is an internal medicine specialist in Tracy, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 8,416 Medicare services across 3,304 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $19,325 from 76 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1062 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. 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. Patel 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in CA
$19,325 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗8,416
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for internal medicine
3,304
Unique beneficiaries
$59
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~421 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
2,215 | $37 | $80 |
| 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. |
2,097 | $93 | $205 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
1,148 | $40 | $90 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
553 | $32 | $60 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
260 | $132 | $204 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 239 | $19 | $50 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
208 | $26 | $50 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
181 | $56 | $121 |
| 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. |
165 | $135 | $276 |
| Annual depression screening | 144 | $19 | $50 |
| 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. |
143 | $10 | $38 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
140 | $144 | $231 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
140 | $31 | $48 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
135 | $72 | $100 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
113 | $1 | $20 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
84 | $11 | $72 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
80 | $95 | $160 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
69 | $42 | $192 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
37 | $18 | $41 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
36 | $31 | $38 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
31 | $77 | $177 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
29 | $84 | $165 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
28 | $33 | $110 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
27 | $282 | $375 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
27 | $15 | $50 |
| Neurobehavioral status exam, first hour A clinical assessment of neurobehavioral status lasting one hour. This evaluation examines mental and behavioral functions. |
20 | $75 | $143 |
| 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. |
20 | $102 | $270 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
20 | $226 | $426 |
| 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. |
14 | $104 | $209 |
| 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. |
13 | $56 | $141 |
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 ↗$19,325
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,761/year across 7 years
Top 6% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
76
Companies
1,062
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
$19,133 (99.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$192 (1.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,874
2023
$2,375
2022
$2,202
2021
$3,545
2020
$2,485
2019
$3,013
2018
$3,830
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$493
Lilly USA, LLC
$302
Novo Nordisk Inc
$171
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$149
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$123
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$63
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$61
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$59
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$57
PFIZER INC.
$46
Amgen Inc.
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
UCB, Inc.
$26
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Analog Devices Inc.
$20
Eisai Inc.
$20
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$17
ARGENX US, INC.
$17
Abbott Laboratories
$14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,223
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,039
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$1,164
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,017
PFIZER INC.
$784
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$770
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$724
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$664
Amgen Inc.
$655
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$597
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$570
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$532
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$524
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$426
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$396
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$336
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$276
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$241
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$213
UCB, Inc.
$183
Abbott Laboratories
$159
AbbVie Inc.
$159
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$157
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$141
MannKind Corporation
$137
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$132
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$104
ABBVIE INC.
$103
Corcept Therapeutics
$100
Radius Health, Inc.
$78
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$74
Boston Scientific Corporation
$74
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC
$72
Nuvectra Corporation
$72
Allergan, Inc.
$66
Lundbeck LLC
$59
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$50
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$46
Allergan Inc.
$44
EISAI INC.
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$39
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
LifeScan, Inc.
$36
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$35
Relypsa, Inc.
$34
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$31
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$29
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$28
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$24
CeQur Corporation
$22
Dexcom, Inc.
$20
Analog Devices Inc.
$20
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$20
Eisai Inc.
$20
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$19
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
QIAGEN, LLC
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Nevro Corp.
$17
ARGENX US, INC.
$17
Mannkind Corporation
$17
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$16
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$13
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$13
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$12
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (99%) 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 internal medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
417
Per 100K population
53.0
County median income
$88,531
Nearest hospital
SUTTER TRACY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
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. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of CA peers, with 20 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. Patel experienced with remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 2,215 remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month 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. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $19,325 from 76 companies across 1,062 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. Patel's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Tracy?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $59. 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. Patel) 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 →
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