Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sung-Eun Yoo, MD
Endocrinology · Cary, 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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Yoo 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. Yoo
Dr. Sung-Eun Yoo is an endocrinology specialist in Cary, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yoo performed 40,397 Medicare services across 3,085 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yoo received a total of $19,312 from 85 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1077 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. Yoo 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 1% volume in NC
$19,312 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗40,397
Medicare services
Top 1% in NC for endocrinology
3,085
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,020 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) | 23,280 | $18 | $26 |
| Romosozumab injection (Evenity) for osteoporosis | 12,600 | $8 | $12 |
| 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. |
1,828 | $83 | $206 |
| 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. |
499 | $25 | $70 |
| 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. |
492 | $10 | $40 |
| 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. |
410 | $63 | $149 |
| 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. |
352 | $76 | $224 |
| 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. |
201 | $128 | $280 |
| 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. |
155 | $35 | $150 |
| 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. |
149 | $109 | $316 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
107 | $59 | $96 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
62 | $17 | $40 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
45 | $103 | $290 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 44 | $163 | $398 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
38 | $9 | $25 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, tissue fluid This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin. |
37 | $45 | $100 |
| 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. |
35 | $48 | $150 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
31 | $102 | $250 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
17 | $4 | $15 |
| 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. |
15 | $75 | $122 |
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 ↗$19,312
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,759/year across 7 years
Top 21% in NC for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
85
Companies
1,077
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
$18,894 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$418 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,481
2023
$2,970
2022
$2,299
2021
$2,500
2020
$1,631
2019
$2,529
2018
$3,902
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$530
Abbott Laboratories
$424
Novo Nordisk Inc
$398
Lilly USA, LLC
$278
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$177
Radius Health, Inc.
$151
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$141
Amgen Inc.
$138
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$111
Corcept Therapeutics
$84
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$57
Endo USA, Inc.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$55
Dexcom, Inc.
$53
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$49
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$42
Mannkind Corporation
$41
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$41
Insulet Corporation
$37
VIVUS LLC
$33
Phadia US Inc.
$32
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$32
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$26
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$26
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$24
Nevro Corp.
$24
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$23
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
CeQur Corporation
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$18
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,203
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,439
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$1,072
Amgen Inc.
$925
Abbott Laboratories
$858
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$762
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$721
Radius Health, Inc.
$690
Medtronic, Inc.
$656
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$655
Insulet Corporation
$654
Corcept Therapeutics
$639
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$587
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$457
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$451
Dexcom, Inc.
$349
MannKind Corporation
$348
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$336
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$316
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$307
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$300
AbbVie, Inc.
$218
AbbVie Inc.
$208
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$185
VIVUS LLC
$170
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$169
Mannkind Corporation
$145
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
VIVUS, Inc.
$140
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$137
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$133
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
LIFESCAN, INC.
$129
LifeScan, Inc.
$128
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$118
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$116
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$115
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$113
Valeritas, Inc.
$111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$109
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$100
Shire North American Group Inc
$86
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
ABBVIE INC.
$83
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$82
NormaTec Industries, LP
$75
Senseonics, Incorporated
$71
DEXCOM, INC.
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
Embecta Corp.
$59
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$59
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
$56
Endo USA, Inc.
$56
Eisai Inc.
$54
PFIZER INC.
$52
Companion Medical, Inc.
$51
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$50
Phadia US Inc.
$49
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$43
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$41
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$41
EISAI INC.
$38
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$35
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$31
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$28
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$27
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$26
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$24
Nevro Corp.
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$23
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Strongbridge US INC.
$20
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$19
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$19
CeQur Corporation
$18
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$18
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$14
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Echosens North America, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 24.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
49
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL
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. Yoo is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NC), 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. Yoo experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yoo performed 23,280 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. Yoo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yoo received a total of $19,312 from 85 companies across 1,077 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. Yoo's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Cary?
Dr. Yoo's average Medicare payment per service is $20. 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. Yoo) 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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