Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Lance Sullenberger, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
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. Sullenberger 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. Sullenberger
Dr. Lance Sullenberger is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Albany, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sullenberger performed 69,870 Medicare services across 10,235 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sullenberger received a total of $73,148 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 411 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Sullenberger 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 0% volume in NY
$73,148 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗69,870
Medicare services
Top 0% in NY for cardiovascular disease
10,235
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclisiran injection (Leqvio) for cholesterol | 43,736 | $9 | $12 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
11,329 | $0 | $0 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
2,132 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
1,955 | $84 | $250 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
1,196 | $43 | $113 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
703 | $8 | $15 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service covers the initial 30 minutes of clinical staff time per calendar month to manage a single high-risk disease. It is directed by a healthcare professional. |
544 | $44 | $110 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
519 | $10 | $21 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
468 | $47 | $140 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
462 | $29 | $80 |
| Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | 442 | $406 | $582 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
404 | $13 | $27 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
400 | $136 | $382 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
387 | $34 | $90 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
387 | $93 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
300 | $36 | $90 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
295 | $38 | $80 |
| 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. |
289 | $8 | $15 |
| 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. |
270 | $57 | $180 |
| 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. |
238 | $36 | $110 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
217 | $101 | $256 |
| 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. |
217 | $60 | $149 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
215 | $1,235 | $3,200 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
213 | $7 | $13 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
193 | $332 | $854 |
| Troponin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of troponin protein in your body. Troponin is released into the blood when heart muscle is damaged. |
176 | $12 | $25 |
| 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. |
171 | $10 | $28 |
| 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. |
139 | $111 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
136 | $86 | $229 |
| 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. |
136 | $131 | $341 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
129 | $2 | $2 |
| 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. |
128 | $121 | $350 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
122 | $16 | $32 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
104 | $8 | $17 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
90 | $18 | $50 |
| 30-day continuous ECG with patient-triggered event transmission and review This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days, including the transmission of patient-triggered events. A healthcare professional reviews the data and provides a report. |
90 | $629 | $1,500 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
83 | $9 | $18 |
| 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. |
74 | $90 | $226 |
| CT scan of heart blood vessels and grafts with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the heart's blood vessels and any surgical grafts. |
70 | $206 | $652 |
| CT scan of chest blood vessels with contrast A CT scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the chest. |
55 | $192 | $562 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
55 | $1 | $9 |
| Principal care management for high-risk disease, first 30 minutes This service involves 30 minutes of personal care management by a qualified healthcare professional for a patient with a single high-risk disease, billed per calendar month. |
51 | $62 | $160 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
48 | $208 | $540 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
40 | $144 | $371 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
37 | $15 | $45 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
30 | $10 | $20 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
26 | $128 | $350 |
| 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. |
26 | $38 | $88 |
| Additional 30 minutes of principal care management This service covers an additional 30 minutes of care management for a single high-risk disease, provided personally by a qualified healthcare professional each calendar month. |
26 | $44 | $110 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
26 | $144 | $401 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 25 | $129 | $375 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
24 | $1 | $2 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
22 | $28 | $71 |
| Blood urea nitrogen test A blood test that measures the amount of urea nitrogen to assess kidney function. |
21 | $4 | $8 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
20 | $181 | $460 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
20 | $39 | $100 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
20 | $18 | $45 |
| 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. |
19 | $5 | $10 |
| 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. |
18 | $65 | $190 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
16 | $119 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
15 | $97 | $280 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $88 | $273 |
| Nuclear medicine heart scan with CT A nuclear medicine test that evaluates heart muscle blood flow and metabolism using two injections, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
12 | $1,492 | $4,000 |
| 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. |
12 | $88 | $200 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 12 | $379 | $538 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
11 | $13 | $26 |
| 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. |
11 | $100 | $250 |
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.
0.8% high complexity
83.2% medium
16.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$73,148
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $10,450/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
411
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
$69,688 (95.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,460 (4.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$44,706
2023
$11,630
2022
$15,306
2021
$290
2020
$24
2019
$654
2018
$539
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$29,647
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$8,983
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,097
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$279
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$182
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$94
Cleerly, Inc.
$91
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$46
PFIZER INC.
$38
Abbott Laboratories
$34
Novo Nordisk Inc
$14
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 97.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$32,897
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21,993
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14,475
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$1,125
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$318
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$279
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$187
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$176
PFIZER INC.
$175
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$158
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$127
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$122
Abbott Laboratories
$115
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$105
Cleerly, Inc.
$91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$75
GE HEALTHCARE
$72
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$68
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$61
InfoBionic, Inc
$49
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$46
CVRx, Inc.
$44
Novo Nordisk Inc
$43
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$42
Allergan Inc.
$33
GE Healthcare
$28
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · Barostim Neo System · CAMZYOS · CARDIOGEN · CLEVIPREX · Cleerly Ischemia · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · Lexiscan · LifeVest · MITRACLIP · MoMe Kardia · NEXLETOL · PRALUENT · Repatha · SAMSCA · Sotalol Hydrochloride · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Venclose Maven Catheter · Wegovy · XARELTO · ZEPBOUND
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 (95%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in cardiovascular disease and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for cardiovascular disease in NY.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
32.0
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
4.6 mi
4.6 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. Sullenberger is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 6% of NY 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. Sullenberger experienced with inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sullenberger performed 43,736 inclisiran injection (leqvio) for cholesterol 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. Sullenberger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sullenberger received a total of $73,148 from 34 companies across 411 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. Sullenberger's costs compare to other cardiologists in Albany?
Dr. Sullenberger's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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. Sullenberger) 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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