Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Sunil Narla, M.D

Internal Medicine · Matthews, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1500 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PKWY, Matthews, NC 28105
7043845416
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1588866636 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Narla 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. Narla

Dr. Sunil Narla is an internal medicine specialist in Matthews, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Narla performed 898 Medicare services across 597 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Narla received a total of $6,910 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 363 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Narla 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 36% volume in NC $6,910 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
898
Medicare services
Top 36% in NC for internal medicine
597
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~47 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
303 $59 $203
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.
290 $90 $284
Hospital discharge management, 30+ min
This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge.
124 $87 $345
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
119 $122 $564
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
27 $59 $253
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
22 $36 $123
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
13 $99 $403
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 ↗
$6,910
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $987/year across 7 years
Top 13% in NC for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
363
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
$6,910 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$765
2023
$889
2022
$1,317
2021
$1,092
2020
$755
2019
$1,306
2018
$786

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$203
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$174
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$119
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$85
ABBVIE INC.
$78
PFIZER INC.
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 64.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,034
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$937
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$932
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$710
PFIZER INC.
$661
Electromed, Inc.
$365
ABBVIE INC.
$284
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$220
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$210
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$191
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$103
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Lundbeck LLC
$90
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$83
Allergan, Inc.
$76
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$75
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$73
Abbott Laboratories
$72
Amgen Inc.
$52
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$48
Insmed, Inc.
$43
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$38
AbbVie Inc.
$32
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$31
Allergan Inc.
$28
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$22
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$18
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$14
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.0% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,001
Per 100K population
88.5
County median income
$83,765
Nearest hospital
NOVANT HEALTH BALLANTYNE MEDICAL CENTER
7.8 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. Narla is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of NC peers, with 19 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. Narla experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Narla performed 303 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Narla receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Narla received a total of $6,910 from 35 companies across 363 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. Narla's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Matthews?
Dr. Narla's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Narla) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →