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Dr. Elaine Sunderlin, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Mooresville, NC
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sunderlin 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. Sunderlin
Dr. Elaine Sunderlin is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Mooresville, NC, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sunderlin performed 4,491 Medicare services across 1,666 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sunderlin received a total of $288,413 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 978 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sunderlin 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 3% volume in NC
$288,413 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,491
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,666
Unique beneficiaries
$30
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~250 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) | 1,860 | $18 | $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. |
584 | $85 | $170 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
322 | $9 | $46 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
279 | $8 | $10 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
196 | $16 | $70 |
| 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. |
189 | $25 | $87 |
| 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. |
178 | $109 | $245 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
177 | $9 | $61 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
140 | $17 | $148 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
89 | $10 | $54 |
| 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. |
68 | $10 | $49 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
58 | $29 | $72 |
| 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. |
54 | $5 | $66 |
| 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. |
54 | $3 | $15 |
| 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. |
50 | $78 | $230 |
| 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. |
35 | $62 | $116 |
| 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. |
29 | $8 | $29 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
27 | $12 | $58 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
20 | $8 | $39 |
| 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. |
19 | $35 | $214 |
| 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. |
19 | $67 | $165 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
18 | $5 | $38 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, tissue fluid This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin. |
14 | $45 | $120 |
| 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. |
12 | $102 | $320 |
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 ↗$288,413
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $41,202/year across 7 years
Top 0% in NC for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
978
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$277,909 (96.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,504 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$23,986
2023
$19,968
2022
$63,513
2021
$44,200
2020
$27,564
2019
$60,075
2018
$49,107
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$21,901
CeQur Corporation
$575
Amgen Inc.
$249
Lilly USA, LLC
$154
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$93
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$81
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$78
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$76
Ardelyx, Inc.
$66
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$62
Mannkind Corporation
$53
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$47
Dexcom, Inc.
$45
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$38
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Corcept Therapeutics
$31
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$28
Nevro Corp.
$28
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$21
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$20
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$19
Radius Health, Inc.
$19
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$258,599
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$19,031
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,361
Amgen Inc.
$1,193
CeQur Corporation
$917
Insulet Corporation
$739
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$530
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$468
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$467
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$352
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$339
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$300
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$268
Dexcom, Inc.
$240
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$211
Abbott Laboratories
$200
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$189
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$168
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$167
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$166
Radius Health, Inc.
$158
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$147
Medtronic, Inc.
$145
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$124
ABBVIE INC.
$100
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$93
Ardelyx, Inc.
$92
Corcept Therapeutics
$89
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$82
EISAI INC.
$81
QOL Medical, LLC
$80
LIFESCAN, INC.
$78
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$76
AbbVie, Inc.
$74
Mannkind Corporation
$73
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$69
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$68
AbbVie Inc.
$62
DEXCOM, INC.
$61
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$56
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Eisai Inc.
$53
LifeScan, Inc.
$53
Valeritas, Inc.
$48
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$44
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$40
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$36
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$35
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$32
MannKind Corporation
$31
Nevro Corp.
$28
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$28
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$22
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$21
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$18
Intuity Medical Inc
$17
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$15
Echosens North America, Inc.
$15
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 96.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · Aimovig · BAQSIMI · BASAGLAR · BD NANO · BD Nano · BOTOX · CYCLOSET · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · Cryvista · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 CGM SYSTEM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · DUPIXENT · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTYVIO · EVENITY · EVERSENSE E3 SMART TRANSMITTER KIT · FARXIGA · FORTEO · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FibroScan · FreeStyle Freedom Lite system · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Libre Pro · FreeStyle Lite system · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · Guardian Connect · HUMULIN · HUMULIN R 500 · IBSRELA · IDACIO · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · ISTURISA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JATENZO · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LYUMJEV · Lenvima · MINIMED 770G · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · Minimed 630G · Minimed 670G System · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · ONETOUCH VERIO FLEX · ONETOUCH VERIO REFLECT · Omnipod · OneTouch · OneTouch Verio Reflect · Otrexup · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · Prolia · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SOMAVERT · STEGLATRO · STELARA · SUCRAID · SYNJARDY · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Senza · Sucraid · Sylvant · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Talicia · Tempo Welcome Kit · Tirosint · Tresiba · Tymlos · UNITHROID · V-GO · VIBERZI · Vascepa · Victoza · Wegovy · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Xultophy 100/3.6 · ZENPEP · iLet Bionic Pancreas · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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 →
The majority of payments (96%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in student in an organized health care education/training program and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NC.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
247
Per 100K population
128.8
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital
DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN 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. Sunderlin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of NC peers, 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. Sunderlin experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sunderlin performed 1,860 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. Sunderlin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sunderlin received a total of $288,413 from 64 companies across 978 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. Sunderlin's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Mooresville?
Dr. Sunderlin's average Medicare payment per service is $30. 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. Sunderlin) 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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