Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sankar Adusumilli, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery · Raleigh, NC
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
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Adusumilli 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. Adusumilli
Dr. Sankar Adusumilli is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Raleigh, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Adusumilli performed 1,089 Medicare services across 789 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Adusumilli received a total of $2,407 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 79 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in colon & rectal surgery. 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. Adusumilli 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 17% volume in NC
$2,407 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,089
Medicare services
Top 17% in NC for colon & rectal surgery
789
Unique beneficiaries
$404
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectal or lower bowel dilation with endoscope A procedure to widen the rectum or lower large bowel using an endoscope. The endoscope is inserted to allow for the dilation of the specified area. |
220 | $703 | $1,800 |
| 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. |
94 | $64 | $188 |
| External hemorrhoid removal by rubber banding A procedure to remove external hemorrhoids using rubber bands to cut off blood supply. The affected tissue is tied off and eventually falls off. |
90 | $123 | $500 |
| 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. |
63 | $60 | $200 |
| Muscle graft to trunk A surgical procedure involving the creation and placement of a muscle graft onto the trunk. |
62 | $664 | $5,011 |
| 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. |
54 | $90 | $284 |
| Anoscopy A procedure in which a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the anus to examine the rectum and lower colon. |
44 | $477 | $1,405 |
| 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. |
43 | $94 | $295 |
| 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. |
41 | $132 | $565 |
| Small bowel suspension using mesh or tissue A surgical procedure to suspend the small bowel using mesh, a prosthesis, or the patient's own tissue. |
38 | $381 | $3,251 |
| Suture of multiple small bowel tears or holes A surgical procedure to repair multiple tears or holes in the small intestine by stitching the tissue together. |
35 | $936 | $3,707 |
| 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. |
33 | $110 | $487 |
| Endoscopic partial release and removal of large bowel This procedure involves using an endoscope to partially release and remove part of the large bowel. |
31 | $139 | $697 |
| Release of scar tissue at ureter A procedure to remove scar tissue from the ureter to restore normal urine flow. |
31 | $462 | $3,595 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $41 | $135 |
| 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. |
25 | $67 | $344 |
| Initial repair of sliding abdominal hernia, 3-10 cm Surgical repair of a sliding hernia in the abdomen that measures between 3 and 10 centimeters in length. |
24 | $223 | $579 |
| Repair of rectal, vaginal, and urinary tract defect Surgical repair of a defect involving the rectum, vagina, and urinary tract. The procedure is performed through an incision between the thighs or below the sacrum. |
21 | $2,637 | $7,000 |
| Drainage of abdominal abscess or infection A procedure to remove fluid or pus from an abscess or infected area within the abdomen. |
21 | $694 | $4,665 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
20 | $163 | $803 |
| Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope This procedure involves the endoscopic removal of a portion of the large bowel and the reattachment of the remaining section to the rectum. |
20 | $968 | $5,937 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
16 | $133 | $1,563 |
| Endoscopic partial bowel removal and reconnection This procedure involves the endoscopic removal of a portion of the small and large bowel, followed by reconnecting the remaining sections. |
12 | $499 | $4,498 |
| Removal or destruction of abdominal cysts or growths, 5.0 cm or less This procedure involves the removal or destruction of cysts or growths located within the abdominal cavity that are 5.0 centimeters or smaller in size. |
12 | $546 | $3,730 |
| Laparoscopic gallbladder removal Surgical removal of the gallbladder using a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen. |
11 | $270 | $2,319 |
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 ↗$2,407
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $344/year across 7 years
Bottom 43% in NC for colon & rectal surgery
37
Companies
79
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
$2,407 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$163
2023
$303
2022
$268
2021
$342
2020
$402
2019
$720
2018
$209
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$43
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$26
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$17
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 57.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$609
Davol Inc.
$240
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$211
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$168
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$154
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$113
Axonics, Inc.
$72
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$53
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated
$52
Medtronic, Inc.
$49
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$48
TELA Bio, Inc.
$47
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$44
Shire North American Group Inc
$44
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$44
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$43
Ethicon US, LLC
$42
Baxter Healthcare
$41
Vioptix Inc
$32
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$27
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$22
Covidien LP
$21
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$18
Mallinckrodt LLC
$18
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$18
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$17
Ambu Inc.
$16
Teleflex LLC
$16
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$15
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
THD America, Inc.
$12
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Access Solutions: Weck brand · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BRIDION · CIMZIA · CLENPIQ · CoolSeal Generator · DIFICID · Da Vinci Surgical System · ESOPHYX · Echelon Powered Circular · Exparel · FLOSEAL · GATTEX · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · MYRISK · OFIRMEV · OMNIGRAFT · Other Gyn Products · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PICO · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · Phasix · Phasix Mesh · STRATTICE LAP · SUPREP · SURGIMEND · SUTAB · SYNECOR Biomaterial · Smart Pill · Surgicel Powder · TISSEEL · TRULANCE · Trulance · UCERIS · XERAVA · XIFAXAN · Xerava
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
Colon & rectal surgerists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.6
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
REX 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. Adusumilli is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% 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. Adusumilli experienced with rectal or lower bowel dilation with endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Adusumilli performed 220 rectal or lower bowel dilation with endoscope 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. Adusumilli receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Adusumilli received a total of $2,407 from 37 companies across 79 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. Adusumilli's costs compare to other colon & rectal surgerists in Raleigh?
Dr. Adusumilli's average Medicare payment per service is $404. 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. Adusumilli) 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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