Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Sonnenberg, MD

Radiation Oncology · Pensacola, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
5151 N 9TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32504
8504166020
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1801002324 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sonnenberg

Dr. Michael Sonnenberg is a radiation oncology specialist in Pensacola, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sonnenberg performed 7,978 Medicare services across 7,455 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sonnenberg is 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 24% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,978
Medicare services
Top 24% in FL for radiation oncology
7,455
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~443 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 958 $7 $37
Chest X-ray, 2 views 641 $8 $44
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 496 $31 $176
Screening mammography 485 $37 $122
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 478 $29 $123
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 338 $69 $334
CT scan of chest, without contrast 249 $40 $238
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 227 $66 $319
Bone density scan (DEXA) 191 $10 $115
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 187 $68 $389
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 175 $23 $123
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 158 $37 $238
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 146 $30 $182
Ct scan of chest with contrast 143 $43 $253
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 132 $90 $306
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 124 $9 $47
Mri scan of brain without contrast 120 $56 $305
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 110 $7 $37
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 101 $37 $199
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 100 $35 $238
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 94 $8 $46
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 94 $17 $96
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 92 $29 $131
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 90 $31 $129
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 87 $28 $153
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 80 $6 $36
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 75 $8 $48
Ct scan of face without contrast 73 $32 $234
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 69 $6 $36
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 67 $7 $36
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 65 $41 $225
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 64 $88 $485
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 61 $10 $64
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 58 $7 $37
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 56 $8 $45
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 56 $7 $38
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 53 $55 $305
Ct scan of leg without contrast 53 $38 $225
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 53 $21 $114
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 52 $65 $361
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 51 $22 $124
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 45 $67 $361
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 45 $27 $114
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 42 $9 $45
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 42 $7 $36
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 40 $52 $212
X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views 36 $10 $55
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 35 $26 $145
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 33 $55 $329
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 32 $6 $36
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 31 $53 $283
Knee X-ray, 3 views 31 $7 $39
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 31 $30 $169
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 30 $73 $370
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 28 $20 $108
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 27 $11 $64
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 27 $75 $753
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 27 $30 $196
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 26 $86 $440
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 26 $37 $238
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 23 $6 $36
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 21 $89 $463
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 20 $6 $36
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 20 $13 $65
Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 20 $57 $138
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 17 $6 $33
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 15 $46 $246
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 15 $52 $273
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 15 $9 $47
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 14 $7 $39
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 14 $54 $286
Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 14 $27 $78
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 13 $7 $36
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 13 $5 $27
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus 13 $27 $143
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 13 $30 $124
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 13 $28 $252
Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin 12 $124 $627
X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views 12 $11 $66
Mri scan of leg without contrast 12 $52 $273
Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 11 $116 $737
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 11 $56 $328
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine 11 $31 $97
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.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
11.4
County median income
$65,715
Nearest hospital
SACRED HEART 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 — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Sonnenberg is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in FL), with 18 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. Sonnenberg experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sonnenberg performed 958 chest x-ray, 1 view 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.
How do Dr. Sonnenberg's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Pensacola?
Dr. Sonnenberg's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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 High for Dr. Sonnenberg) 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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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 ↗, 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 →