Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sunil Abraham, M.D.
Rheumatology · Asheville, NC
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Abraham 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. Abraham
Dr. Sunil Abraham is a rheumatology specialist in Asheville, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abraham performed 93,611 Medicare services across 4,384 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abraham received a total of $2,760 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in rheumatology. 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. Abraham 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 24% volume in NC
$2,760 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗93,611
Medicare services
Top 24% in NC for rheumatology
4,384
Unique beneficiaries
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~5,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golimumab infusion (Simponi Aria) Administration of golimumab medication directly into a vein. This code specifies the dosage amount of 1 milligram for intravenous delivery. |
26,450 | $11 | $30 |
| Certolizumab injection (Cimzia) An injection of certolizumab pegol administered under the direct supervision of a physician. |
15,200 | $4 | $11 |
| Tocilizumab injection (Actemra) | 13,800 | $5 | $11 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 13,650 | $8 | $17 |
| Abatacept infusion (Orencia) An injection of abatacept administered under the direct supervision of a physician. This code is used for Medicare when the drug is not self-administered. |
9,000 | $34 | $75 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 8,220 | $18 | $40 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
588 | $8 | $10 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
587 | $5 | $20 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
550 | $3 | $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. |
541 | $5 | $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. |
521 | $8 | $43 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 492 | $8 | $35 |
| 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. |
363 | $82 | $206 |
| 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. |
348 | $11 | $36 |
| 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. |
318 | $59 | $140 |
| Total calcium level test A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body. |
265 | $5 | $26 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody test A laboratory test that measures antibodies in the blood to help assess for autoimmune disorders. |
261 | $16 | $58 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
202 | $1 | $5 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
201 | $29 | $94 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
190 | $99 | $265 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
162 | $47 | $137 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
140 | $5 | $200 |
| Tuberculosis test, enumeration of t-cells A blood test that counts T-cells to help detect tuberculosis infection. |
112 | $95 | $175 |
| 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. |
105 | $113 | $319 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
99 | $9 | $45 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
97 | $49 | $250 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
93 | $26 | $58 |
| Rheumatoid factor analysis | 80 | $6 | $54 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
79 | $12 | $73 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
66 | $11 | $52 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
56 | $13 | $43 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen neutralization test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the neutralization of the hepatitis B surface antigen. |
56 | $10 | $20 |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand using two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
55 | $21 | $184 |
| DNA antibody test (native or double-stranded) A blood test that measures the level of antibodies targeting native or double-stranded DNA. This test is used to detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the body. |
52 | $13 | $50 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test helps determine if a person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus. |
45 | $11 | $20 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
44 | $3 | $27 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
44 | $5 | $22 |
| Autoimmune disorder screening test A laboratory test used to screen for the presence of autoimmune disorders. |
41 | $11 | $52 |
| Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody screening test A blood test used to screen for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). This test helps detect the presence of these specific antibodies in the blood. |
33 | $12 | $47 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
32 | $10 | $41 |
| Iron level test | 30 | $6 | $24 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
30 | $8 | $27 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
29 | $51 | $185 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
29 | $6 | $30 |
| Normal saline infusion, 250 cc Administration of 250 cubic centimeters of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater fluid. |
28 | $1 | $28 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
27 | $21 | $84 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
24 | $14 | $67 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
24 | $14 | $45 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
22 | $35 | $119 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
21 | $16 | $52 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
19 | $40 | $99 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
18 | $13 | $57 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
18 | $47 | $140 |
| 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. |
16 | $4 | $20 |
| Autoimmune disorder antibody titer test A blood test that measures the level of specific antibodies to help assess autoimmune disorders. |
16 | $10 | $49 |
| 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. |
11 | $22 | $104 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody (IgM) test A blood test that measures the level of IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen. This test is used to help determine if a person has a recent or acute hepatitis B infection. |
11 | $12 | $45 |
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.
38.3% high complexity
55.2% medium
6.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,760
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $394/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in NC for rheumatology
21
Companies
157
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
$2,760 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,003
2023
$861
2022
$694
2021
$121
2020
$21
2019
$29
2018
$31
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$432
ABBVIE INC.
$98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$74
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$57
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
UCB, Inc.
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$47
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$44
PFIZER INC.
$30
Organon Llc
$29
Celgene Corporation
$24
GENZYME CORPORATION
$21
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$20
Sandoz Inc.
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 60.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,048
AbbVie Inc.
$217
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$205
ABBVIE INC.
$193
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$160
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$155
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
UCB, Inc.
$117
PFIZER INC.
$75
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$62
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$61
Genentech USA, Inc.
$49
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$44
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$37
Celgene Corporation
$36
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$33
Organon Llc
$29
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
AbbVie, Inc.
$19
Sandoz Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 53.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMJEVITA · AVSOLA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · HADLIMA · HYRIMOZ · Humira · IDACIO · KEVZARA · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · ORENCIA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · Rituxan · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · Tavneos · XELJANZ
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.
Geographic Context
Rheumatologists within 10 mi
16
Per 100K population
5.9
County median income
$70,578
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
4.8 mi
4.8 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. Abraham is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 24% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 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. Abraham experienced with golimumab infusion (simponi aria)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abraham performed 26,450 golimumab infusion (simponi aria) 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. Abraham receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abraham received a total of $2,760 from 21 companies across 157 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. Abraham's costs compare to other rheumatologists in Asheville?
Dr. Abraham's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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. Abraham) 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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