Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lok Yun Sung, MD

Radiation Oncology · Stony Brook, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
101 NICOLLS ROAD, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY, Stony Brook, NY 11794
6314447955
In practice since 2009 (17 years)
NPI: 1720221369 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. Sung 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. Sung

Dr. Lok Yun Sung is a radiation oncology specialist in Stony Brook, NY, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sung performed 525 Medicare services across 499 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sung received a total of $7,612 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 97 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. 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. Sung 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.

✓ 17 years in practice ▲ 525 Medicare services $7,612 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
525
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in NY for radiation oncology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
499
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~31 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
Abdominal X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures.
69 $8 $62
Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum
An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity.
65 $102 $400
Chest X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the chest taken from a single angle. This imaging test is used to visualize the structures within the chest cavity.
41 $8 $42
Abdominal fluid drainage with imaging guidance
Removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity using imaging technology to guide the procedure.
38 $95 $645
Limited abdominal ultrasound
A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures.
34 $25 $134
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device
Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device.
33 $16 $150
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.
32 $107 $344
Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement
A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle.
26 $64 $186
Radiologist review of bile duct tube placement imaging
A radiologist reviews images taken during the placement of a tube into the bile duct using an endoscope.
22 $21 $310
Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access
Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood.
22 $13 $150
Ultrasound guidance for needle placement
Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure.
18 $26 $235
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
16 $100 $1,660
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.
16 $184 $835
Central venous port insertion
A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws.
15 $315 $3,000
Complete ultrasound of abdomen
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen.
15 $108 $420
Radiologist review of bile and pancreatic duct imaging
A radiologist reviews images obtained from a tube placed into the bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope.
14 $25 $326
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.
13 $64 $495
Core needle biopsy of lung or mediastinum
A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung or the space between the lungs using a needle inserted through the skin.
13 $134 $800
Kidney drainage tube replacement with imaging guidance
A radiologist replaces a kidney drainage tube while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure.
12 $92 $2,500
Infusion tube insertion with imaging guidance
A radiologist inserts an infusion tube into the body while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure.
11 $71 $1,125
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.
4.4% high complexity
60.6% medium
35.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,612
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,087/year across 7 years
Top 11% in NY for radiation oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
14
Companies
97
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
$7,612 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,661
2023
$1,157
2022
$1,378
2021
$172
2020
$276
2019
$146
2018
$822

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,537
Boston Scientific Corporation
$562
Inari Medical, Inc.
$200
Cook Medical LLC
$171
Terumo Medical Corporation
$167
Stryker Corporation
$23
Top 3 companies account for 90.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Penumbra, Inc.
$3,317
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,361
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,136
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$822
Terumo Medical Corporation
$206
Cook Medical LLC
$171
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$159
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$150
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
$56
Stryker Corporation
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$27
B. Braun Interventional Systems Inc.
$18
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 76.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
2D Helical - 35 · AZUR · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM · COOK · EMBOLD Fibered · Embozene · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · General - Embolics · General - Guidewires · IMFINZI · Indigo System · NA · OMNICURVE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION · Penumbra System · Pipeline · ROSEN · RUBY Coil · Ruby · S · SUPERCORE · TRINAV INFUSION SYSTEM · TRUSELECT · TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq · ZILVER PTX
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

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
303
Per 100K population
19.9
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
SUNY/STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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. Sung is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of NY peers, with 17 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. Sung experienced with abdominal x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sung performed 69 abdominal x-ray, 1 view 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. Sung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sung received a total of $7,612 from 14 companies across 97 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. Sung's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Stony Brook?
Dr. Sung's average Medicare payment per service is $66. 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. Sung) 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 →