Medicare Enrolled

Dr. John Sullebarger, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4200 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa, FL 33607
8132842200
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1679516728 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. Sullebarger

Dr. John Sullebarger is an interventional cardiology in Tampa, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sullebarger performed 2,725 Medicare services across 1,541 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sullebarger received a total of $5,224 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Sullebarger 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▲ Top 38% volume in FL$ $5,224 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,725
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for interventional cardiology
1,541
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~143 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 (30-39 min)612$94$273
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity307$63$186
Echocardiogram, transthoracic208$134$510
Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test172$43$144
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead169$11$43
EKG interpretation and report161$6$22
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec154$28$93
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days138$20$68
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity102$103$350
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity102$40$101
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)97$60$186
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician64$45$177
New patient office visit (45-59 min)64$122$415
Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days47$16$62
Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days40$9$37
Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days38$21$79
Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days34$20$68
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system34$59$162
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system31$38$94
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician27$10$38
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity25$94$265
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)18$140$366
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up15$19$66
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes15$10$125
Coronary stent placement14$428$1,618
Ultrasound of heart for congenital defect13$134$579
Initial hospital admission, high complexity13$137$516
Cardiac catheterization11$204$807
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.
12.9% high complexity
10.7% medium
76.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,224
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $746/year across 7 years
Bottom 33% in FL for interventional cardiology
20
Companies
102
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
$4,984 (95.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$240 (4.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$576
2023
$2,639
2022
$483
2021
$41
2020
$277
2019
$480
2018
$728

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$1,740
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,331
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$273
BIOTRONIK INC.
$257
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$240
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$240
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$194
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$134
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$132
PFIZER INC.
$116
Boston Scientific Corporation
$114
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$110
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$79
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Opsens Inc.
$53
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$45
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$42
Philips North America LLC
$23
CVRx, Inc.
$21
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 64.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (5050) Ext Holter · (5050) Extended Holter · (CK7) Extended Holter · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMVIA EDGE · AVEIR · Accent Pacemaker · Anthem CRT Pacemaker · Assurity Pacemaker · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CONFIRM RX · Confirm Rx · CoreValve Evolut · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · JARDIANCE · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LINQ II · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · Mitra Clip system · OPSUMIT · OPTIMIZER · OptoWire · PASCAL · Pacemakers · Pacing Leads · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · Tendril Pacing Lead · VYNDAQEL · Verquvo · WATCHMAN FLX · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $192 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Interventional Cardiologys within 10 mi
45
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPHS 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. Sullebarger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Sullebarger experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sullebarger performed 612 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Sullebarger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sullebarger received a total of $5,224 from 20 companies across 102 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. Sullebarger's costs compare to other interventional cardiologys in Tampa?
Dr. Sullebarger's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. Sullebarger) 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 →