Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sook Kyung Yoon, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Gainesville, 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. Yoon
Dr. Sook Kyung Yoon is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Gainesville, GA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yoon performed 6,598 Medicare services across 2,051 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yoon received a total of $2,163 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 64 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physical medicine & rehabilitation. 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. Yoon 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.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in GA
$2,163 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,598
Medicare services
Top 6% in GA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
2,051
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
2,050 | $0 | $5 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 769 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | 460 | $0 | $0 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 368 | $16 | $50 |
| 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. |
308 | $95 | $160 |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 306 | $1 | $2 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
294 | $5 | $15 |
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
261 | $19 | $50 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
191 | $3 | $20 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
135 | $169 | $1,342 |
| 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. |
122 | $124 | $246 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
120 | $92 | $512 |
| Functional activity therapy A therapy procedure that utilizes functional activities as part of the treatment process. |
115 | $24 | $60 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
86 | $202 | $1,212 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
64 | $1 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
64 | $1 | $5 |
| 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. |
62 | $65 | $115 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
61 | $171 | $1,262 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
55 | $417 | $2,235 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
53 | $12 | $60 |
| 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. |
52 | $134 | $227 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
51 | $227 | $933 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
50 | $138 | $612 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
46 | $88 | $502 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
40 | $84 | $359 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 38 | $164 | $310 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
34 | $84 | $490 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
32 | $8 | $30 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
31 | $88 | $364 |
| Peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode through the skin into a peripheral nerve. This electrode is part of a neurostimulator system used to deliver electrical impulses. |
27 | $191 | $5,300 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 23 | $50 | $443 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 22 | $6 | $15 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
20 | $195 | $860 |
| 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. |
20 | $7 | $45 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
19 | $10 | $65 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 19 | $73 | $200 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
18 | $48 | $201 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
17 | $37 | $180 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
17 | $193 | $857 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
16 | $0 | $10 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
15 | $44 | $571 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
13 | $382 | $2,048 |
| Annual depression screening | 12 | $17 | $40 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
11 | $224 | $873 |
| 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. |
11 | $11 | $40 |
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 ↗$2,163
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $361/year across 6 years
Top 22% in GA for physical medicine & rehabilitation
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
64
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
$2,024 (93.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$140 (6.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$324
2023
$403
2022
$501
2021
$340
2020
$573
2019
$21
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$154
Nevro Corp.
$53
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$37
Medline Industries LP
$33
Curonix LLC
$26
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Nevro Corp.
$505
Abbott Laboratories
$417
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$195
Boston Scientific Corporation
$177
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$154
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$140
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$114
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$62
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$57
Curonix LLC
$46
Allergan, Inc.
$43
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$38
Medline Industries LP
$33
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$32
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$28
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$27
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$21
Radius Health, Inc.
$20
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 51.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · General - Pain Management · Inc. · LYVISPAH · Medline Industries · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · PROLATE · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · RELISTOR · RESTORE · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · STRAVIX · Senza · Senza II · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Tymlos · Zilretta
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Physical medicine & rehabilitations within 10 mi
17
Per 100K population
8.2
County median income
$77,430
Nearest hospital
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, 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. Yoon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Yoon experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yoon performed 2,050 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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. Yoon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yoon received a total of $2,163 from 21 companies across 64 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. Yoon's costs compare to other physical medicine & rehabilitations in Gainesville?
Dr. Yoon's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Yoon) 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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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.
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