Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Suma Dronavalli, M.D.
Endocrinology · Atlanta, GA
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. Dronavalli
Dr. Suma Dronavalli is an endocrinology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dronavalli performed 2,082 Medicare services across 756 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dronavalli received a total of $5,556 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 230 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Dronavalli 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 28% volume in GA
$5,556 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,082
Medicare services
Top 28% in GA for endocrinology
756
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 1,020 | $19 | $45 |
| 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. |
185 | $86 | $215 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
133 | $8 | $19 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
102 | $10 | $44 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
98 | $10 | $50 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
94 | $16 | $56 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
56 | $27 | $81 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
42 | $13 | $59 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
41 | $29 | $110 |
| 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. |
38 | $117 | $272 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
37 | $6 | $11 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
31 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
29 | $8 | $30 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
26 | $14 | $55 |
| 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. |
25 | $64 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
23 | $87 | $200 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
22 | $38 | $238 |
| 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. |
19 | $11 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
17 | $29 | $31 |
| Thyroxine (T4) level test A blood test that measures the total amount of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in your body. |
15 | $7 | $28 |
| Thyroid hormone evaluation A blood test to measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the body. This evaluation helps assess how well the thyroid gland is functioning. |
15 | $6 | $28 |
| 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. |
14 | $69 | $90 |
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 ↗$5,556
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $794/year across 7 years
Top 37% in GA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
230
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
$5,520 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$879
2023
$529
2022
$830
2021
$640
2020
$102
2019
$1,234
2018
$1,341
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$177
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$122
Radius Health, Inc.
$122
ABBVIE INC.
$95
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$45
UCB, Inc.
$42
Abbott Laboratories
$32
Novo Nordisk Inc
$32
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Biogen, Inc.
$22
Mannkind Corporation
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$620
Novo Nordisk Inc
$597
Abbott Laboratories
$460
Corcept Therapeutics
$443
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$259
Lilly USA, LLC
$230
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$223
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$196
AbbVie, Inc.
$178
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$177
Radius Health, Inc.
$170
Shire North American Group Inc
$149
Mannkind Corporation
$136
PFIZER INC.
$133
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$125
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$115
ABBVIE INC.
$114
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$101
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$93
UCB, Inc.
$89
MannKind Corporation
$89
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$62
AbbVie Inc.
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Dexcom, Inc.
$56
Companion Medical, Inc.
$54
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Insulet Corporation
$44
VIVUS, Inc.
$42
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$41
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$28
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Biogen, Inc.
$22
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$18
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$16
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$16
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$16
Valeritas, Inc.
$15
Zyla Life Sciences
$15
Strongbridge US INC.
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$12
CeQur Corporation
$9
Top 3 companies account for 30.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Androgel · Austedo XR · BASAGLAR · BOTOX · CHANTIX · CONTRAVE · COSENTYX · CeQur Simplicity · Creon · DIABETES - DISEASE · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · Enbrel · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INSPIRE · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KESIMPTA · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQEMBI · LEQVIO · LICART · LINZESS · LYRICA · MACRILEN · MOUNJARO · NATPARA · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NURTEC ODT · Omnipod · Otezla · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Prolia · QSYMIA · QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules · Repatha · Rybelsus · Rystiggo · SHINGRIX · SIMPONI ARIA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPRIX · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Strensiq · Synthroid · TOSYMRA · TOUJEO · Tirosint · Tymlos · V-GO · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Wakix · Wegovy · XARELTO · Xultophy 100/3.6 · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
116
Per 100K population
10.9
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
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. Dronavalli is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 28% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Dronavalli experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dronavalli performed 1,020 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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. Dronavalli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dronavalli received a total of $5,556 from 50 companies across 230 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. Dronavalli's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Atlanta?
Dr. Dronavalli's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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. Dronavalli) 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 ↗, 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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