Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Randolph Sumner, MD
Family Medicine · Rome, 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
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sumner from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sumner
Dr. Randolph Sumner is a family medicine specialist in Rome, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sumner performed 6,506 Medicare services across 3,985 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sumner received a total of $14,270 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 644 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Sumner 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 4% volume in GA
$14,270 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,506
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for family medicine
3,985
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
605 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
564 | $73 | $157 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
482 | $10 | $60 |
| 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. |
417 | $2 | $20 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
388 | $0 | $25 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
371 | $13 | $70 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
356 | $49 | $157 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
271 | $33 | $70 |
| 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. |
236 | $7 | $40 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
230 | $14 | $80 |
| 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. |
221 | $30 | $108 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
195 | $8 | $45 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
168 | $0 | $8 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
158 | $6 | $50 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
158 | $5 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
156 | $9 | $45 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
154 | $93 | $188 |
| 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. |
139 | $8 | $52 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
120 | $16 | $70 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
101 | $9 | $45 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
86 | $23 | $125 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
59 | $16 | $70 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
56 | $29 | $40 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
55 | $32 | $53 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
48 | $25 | $83 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
44 | $3 | $25 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
43 | $17 | $70 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
43 | $19 | $95 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
39 | $21 | $85 |
| Rib X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the ribs on one side of the body using two different angles. |
36 | $15 | $70 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $16 | $60 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
34 | $12 | $75 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
33 | $37 | $90 |
| 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. |
33 | $102 | $213 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
32 | $19 | $60 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
28 | $19 | $65 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
28 | $14 | $65 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
24 | $29 | $110 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
23 | $22 | $100 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
21 | $8 | $50 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
19 | $14 | $75 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
19 | $4 | $30 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
19 | $5 | $40 |
| 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. |
18 | $3 | $20 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
17 | $46 | $150 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
17 | $2 | $25 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
16 | $208 | $660 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the abdomen using two different angles to visualize internal structures. |
15 | $13 | $77 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 14 | $18 | $85 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
13 | $45 | $202 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
13 | $8 | $73 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
13 | $4 | $65 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures three different views of the middle section of the spine to evaluate its structure. |
12 | $20 | $98 |
| 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. |
12 | $51 | $1,200 |
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 ↗$14,270
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,039/year across 7 years
Top 2% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
644
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
$14,196 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$74 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,617
2023
$2,083
2022
$2,348
2021
$2,647
2020
$2,412
2019
$1,483
2018
$1,680
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$514
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$272
ABBVIE INC.
$208
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$155
PFIZER INC.
$82
Exact Sciences Corporation
$63
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$48
Novo Nordisk Inc
$48
Lilly USA, LLC
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$25
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$25
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Amgen Inc.
$16
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 61.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,405
PFIZER INC.
$1,100
Amgen Inc.
$1,087
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,042
AbbVie Inc.
$1,034
ABBVIE INC.
$829
Lilly USA, LLC
$554
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$540
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$510
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$460
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$448
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$439
Novo Nordisk Inc
$326
Allergan, Inc.
$300
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$281
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$272
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$267
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$260
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$220
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$197
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$178
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$174
Exact Sciences Corporation
$149
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$145
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$138
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$106
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$103
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$102
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$95
Shire North American Group Inc
$81
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$76
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$69
Allergan Inc.
$68
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$65
Eisai Inc.
$63
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$62
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$58
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$52
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$43
Bausch Health US, LLC
$41
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$40
GENZYME CORPORATION
$38
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$35
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$32
Horizon Pharma plc
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$28
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$25
Lundbeck LLC
$22
Almatica Pharma LLC
$22
UCB, Inc.
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$19
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$19
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$18
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Radius Health, Inc.
$14
AbbVie, Inc.
$13
Athena Bioscience, LLC
$12
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$12
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$12
Top 3 companies account for 25.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Adzenys XR-ODT · Aemcolo · Aimovig · Auvelity · BELSOMRA · BEXSERO · BREO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · BYDUREON · BYSTOLIC · Baxdela · CERDELGA · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · Cologuard Collection Kit · DALVANCE · Dayvigo · ELIQUIS · EMBEDA · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INJECTAFER · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LITFULO · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LOREEV XR · LYRICA · Livalo · MIGRANAL · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Mitigare · Morphabond ER · NATPARA · NEXICLON XR · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NUCALA · NURTEC ODT · NUZYRA · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PRALUENT · PREMARIN · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · QELBREE · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rezzayo · Rybelsus · SEGLENTIS · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · SYMBICORT · Seglentis · Synthroid · TOSYMRA · TOSYMRA SUMATRIPTAN NASAL SPRAY · TOUJEO · TOVIAZ · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · Trulance · Tymlos · UBRELVY · Utibron · VERQUVO · VESICARE · VIBERZI · VIMOVO · VOQUEZNA · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · VYVANSE · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza · YUPELRI · ZENPEP · ZYPITAMAG
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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for family medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
144
Per 100K population
145.5
County median income
$62,540
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH REDMOND
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. Sumner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of GA peers, 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. Sumner experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sumner performed 605 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Sumner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sumner received a total of $14,270 from 64 companies across 644 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. Sumner's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Rome?
Dr. Sumner's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Sumner) 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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