Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Price Sonkarley, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
400 8TH ST N, Naples, FL 34102
2392621171
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1396159661 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. Sonkarley 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. Sonkarley

Dr. Price Sonkarley is an otolaryngology in Naples, FL, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sonkarley performed 3,973 Medicare services across 2,660 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sonkarley received a total of $4,314 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 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. Sonkarley is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 18% volume in FL$ $4,314 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,973
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for otolaryngology
2,660
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~361 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)900$72$188
Removal of impacted ear wax649$36$101
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)484$102$265
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope439$153$396
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections412$9$25
Allergy immunotherapy preparation395$12$32
New patient office visit (30-44 min)188$86$235
New patient office visit (45-59 min)135$133$348
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope112$105$272
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing92$40$113
Removal of foreign body in ear canal59$69$187
Test to assess middle ear function45$13$34
Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope24$201$532
Exam of ear using a microscope15$23$60
Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia13$180$459
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)11$46$118
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 ↗
$4,314
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $616/year across 7 years
Top 19% in FL for otolaryngology
21
Companies
121
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
$4,314 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$610
2023
$1,073
2022
$547
2021
$661
2020
$376
2019
$533
2018
$515

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$695
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$631
GENZYME CORPORATION
$500
Stryker Corporation
$495
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$435
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$358
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$339
Genentech USA, Inc.
$200
Optinose US, Inc.
$148
OptiNose US, Inc.
$114
kaleo, Inc.
$96
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$59
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$43
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$36
Olympus America Inc.
$31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
BAUDAX BIO INC.
$25
Aerin Medical Inc.
$19
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$14
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · AUVI-Q · DUPIXENT · FASENRA · FIAGON NAVIGATION UNIT · FLOSEAL · INC. · INSTRUMENTS-ENT · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NUCALA · NUVENT · PK Diego · PROPEL · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · STEALTH AUTOGUIDE SYSTEM · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · VIVAER STYLUS · XOLAIR · Xhance · Xolair
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.

Equivalent to $109 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
22
Per 100K population
5.7
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Sonkarley is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 19%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sonkarley experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sonkarley performed 900 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Sonkarley receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sonkarley received a total of $4,314 from 21 companies across 121 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. Sonkarley's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Naples?
Dr. Sonkarley's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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. Sonkarley) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →