Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Donald Sonn, M.D.
Urology Physician · Springfield, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sonn 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. Sonn
Dr. Donald Sonn is an urology physician in Springfield, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sonn performed 7,340 Medicare services across 3,647 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sonn received a total of $9,531 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Sonn 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 11% volume in MA
$9,531 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,340
Medicare services
Top 11% in MA for urology physician
3,647
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 1,600 | $2 | $10 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
780 | $34 | $59 |
| 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. |
733 | $96 | $333 |
| 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. |
675 | $2 | $15 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
430 | $8 | $100 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
375 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
351 | $65 | $250 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
300 | $34 | $75 |
| Cell examination with selective cellular enhancement A laboratory test that examines cells from a specimen using a technique to selectively enhance specific cellular features for detailed analysis. |
289 | $51 | $200 |
| Manual urine cell examination A laboratory test where a technician manually examines a urine sample under a microscope to identify and count cells. |
193 | $501 | $1,600 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
180 | $69 | $350 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
157 | $29 | $160 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
136 | $200 | $750 |
| 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. |
130 | $118 | $400 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
124 | $93 | $150 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
111 | $8 | $25 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
80 | $8 | $180 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
65 | $50 | $190 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
60 | $34 | $75 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
60 | $34 | $75 |
| 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. |
60 | $34 | $70 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
58 | $34 | $52 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
54 | $20 | $60 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
36 | $65 | $550 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
28 | $13 | $85 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
27 | $8 | $25 |
| Radiologist review of ureter or urethra image A radiologist reviews images of the ureter or urethra to evaluate the structures. |
25 | $32 | $71 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
24 | $327 | $1,200 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
24 | $117 | $650 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
23 | $24 | $180 |
| 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. |
23 | $147 | $274 |
| Catheter specimen collection A procedure to collect a specimen using a catheter. This service is available in all places of service. |
22 | $8 | $25 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
21 | $102 | $800 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
17 | $270 | $1,435 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 16 | $126 | $525 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $98 | $175 |
| Bladder biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the bladder using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. The sample is then examined to check for abnormalities. |
13 | $98 | $650 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
13 | $73 | $250 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
12 | $57 | $300 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
8.0% medium
90.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,531
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,362/year across 7 years
Top 17% in MA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
101
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
$5,017 (52.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,792 (39.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$723 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$792
2023
$704
2022
$1,101
2021
$599
2020
$866
2019
$5,055
2018
$414
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$249
COLOPLAST CORP
$173
Tempus AI, Inc
$114
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$72
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$28
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$27
Tolmar, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 67.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GENZYME CORPORATION
$4,117
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,247
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$942
Cook Incorporated
$325
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$313
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$282
COLOPLAST CORP
$269
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$232
Coloplast Corp
$171
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$155
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$146
Medtronic, Inc.
$134
Dornier MedTech America, Inc
$127
AbbVie, Inc.
$125
Tempus AI, Inc
$114
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$113
Allergan, Inc.
$102
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
PFIZER INC.
$73
NeoTract Inc.
$72
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$61
180 Medical, Inc.
$57
Tolmar, Inc.
$40
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$39
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$28
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$27
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Axonics, Inc.
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$21
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$16
Top 3 companies account for 66.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADSTILADRIN · ANKTIVA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axonics · BOTOX · CURE CATHETER · Dornier MedTech · EDEX · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL BPH · GENTLECATH · INNOVAMATRIX PD · JELMYTO · JEVTANA · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · Lupron Depot · Myrbetriq · ORGOVYX · REZUM · SIGNIA · SPEEDICATH · Sonablate · SpeediCath · Titan · UroLift · Veozah · XIAFLEX · XT CDX · XTANDI · Xtandi
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 (53%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
36
Per 100K population
7.8
County median income
$70,535
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CTR
2.2 mi
2.2 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. Sonn is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of MA 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. Sonn experienced with bcg treatment for bladder cancer?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sonn performed 1,600 bcg treatment for bladder cancer 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. Sonn receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sonn received a total of $9,531 from 33 companies across 101 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. Sonn's costs compare to other urology physicians in Springfield?
Dr. Sonn's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Sonn) 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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