Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sumithra Vattigunta, MD
Hematology · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vattigunta
Dr. Sumithra Vattigunta is a hematology specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vattigunta performed 84,203 Medicare services across 3,172 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vattigunta received a total of $31,192 from 101 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1524 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology. 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. Vattigunta 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 84,203 Medicare services
$31,192 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 92306 | Clear | January 31, 2027 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗84,203
Medicare services
Bottom 49% in FL for hematology
3,172
Unique beneficiaries
$7
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filgrastim injection (Zarxio) for white blood cells An injection of the biosimilar medication filgrastim-sndz (Zarxio) with a dosage of 1 microgram. |
28,740 | $0 | $2 |
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
14,280 | $0 | $4 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 10,530 | $1 | $5 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
7,610 | $0 | $1 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,780 | $18 | $51 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
3,500 | $6 | $23 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 2,200 | $16 | $57 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
2,052 | $8 | $29 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,961 | $0 | $3 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,706 | $8 | $9 |
| 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. |
1,006 | $99 | $339 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 960 | $1 | $28 |
| 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. |
818 | $67 | $239 |
| 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. |
792 | $11 | $69 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 696 | $0 | $9 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
482 | $1 | $6 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
440 | $12 | $61 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
358 | $101 | $378 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
296 | $10 | $42 |
| 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. |
219 | $51 | $189 |
| 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. |
167 | $2 | $7 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
166 | $16 | $56 |
| 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. |
155 | $23 | $84 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
136 | $1 | $3 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
129 | $23 | $79 |
| 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. |
118 | $25 | $156 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
107 | $27 | $89 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 91 | $397 | $680 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
89 | $1,155 | $3,706 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
76 | $2 | $8 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
73 | $52 | $178 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
71 | $182 | $555 |
| 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. |
69 | $139 | $474 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
67 | $52 | $344 |
| 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. |
52 | $127 | $453 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 47 | $178 | $585 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
35 | $3 | $11 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
34 | $29 | $156 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
33 | $4 | $10 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
22 | $49 | $350 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
14 | $141 | $467 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
13 | $79 | $391 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
13 | $5 | $20 |
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.
21.1% high complexity
71.5% medium
7.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$31,192
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,456/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for hematology
101
Companies
1,524
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
$24,906 (79.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,486 (11.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,432 (4.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,368 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,416
2023
$4,342
2022
$3,169
2021
$2,524
2020
$3,658
2019
$3,765
2018
$5,318
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,666
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$2,637
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,989
Seagen Inc.
$1,913
PFIZER INC.
$1,521
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,505
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$1,376
Celgene Corporation
$1,351
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,073
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$907
Lilly USA, LLC
$770
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$743
Amgen Inc.
$741
Incyte Corporation
$721
Genentech USA, Inc.
$602
GENZYME CORPORATION
$539
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
$523
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$499
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$492
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$445
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$433
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$399
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$387
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$361
Eisai Inc.
$318
Exelixis Inc.
$308
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$298
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$260
ABBVIE INC.
$257
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$230
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$224
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$219
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$217
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$211
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$193
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$186
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$173
SOBI, INC
$171
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
$135
EMD Serono, Inc.
$126
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$122
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$121
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$110
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$110
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$103
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$102
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$100
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$99
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
TESARO, Inc.
$94
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$82
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$80
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$80
Medtronic, Inc.
$76
AbbVie Inc.
$75
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$75
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$74
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
EISAI INC.
$69
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$63
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$59
Sobi, Inc
$54
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$53
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$52
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$50
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$49
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$40
Shire North American Group Inc
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$38
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$38
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$37
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$36
Acrotech Biopharma LLC
$35
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$34
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$32
AbbVie, Inc.
$32
Sirtex Medical Inc
$31
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$30
Emmaus Medical, Inc.
$30
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$29
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$27
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
Biocon Biologics Inc
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Immunocore Limited
$21
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$21
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$19
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$17
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$14
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Fortovia Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
Verastem, Inc.
$13
Organon LLC
$7
Veracyte, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 23.4% of total 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 (80%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $37 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematologists within 10 mi
10
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Vattigunta is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Vattigunta experienced with filgrastim injection (zarxio) for white blood cells?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vattigunta performed 28,740 filgrastim injection (zarxio) for white blood cells 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. Vattigunta receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vattigunta received a total of $31,192 from 101 companies across 1,524 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. Vattigunta's costs compare to other hematologists in Palm Beach Gardens?
Dr. Vattigunta's average Medicare payment per service is $7. 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. Vattigunta) 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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