Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sin Kei Yeung, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Drexel Hill, PA
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
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Yeung 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. Yeung
Dr. Sin Kei Yeung is an internal medicine specialist in Drexel Hill, PA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yeung performed 1,661 Medicare services across 805 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yeung received a total of $11,559 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 719 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. Yeung 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in PA
$11,559 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,661
Medicare services
Top 13% in PA for internal medicine
805
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
458 | $78 | $180 |
| 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. |
441 | $49 | $235 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
377 | $8 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
90 | $53 | $170 |
| 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. |
47 | $55 | $305 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
46 | $32 | $40 |
| 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. |
32 | $42 | $95 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
31 | $72 | $85 |
| 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. |
25 | $45 | $155 |
| 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. |
19 | $10 | $75 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
15 | $22 | $40 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
15 | $23 | $186 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
14 | $37 | $115 |
| Tuberculosis skin test A small amount of fluid is injected under the skin to check for a reaction that indicates exposure to tuberculosis bacteria. |
14 | $6 | $22 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
13 | $283 | $385 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $32 | $40 |
| 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. |
11 | $125 | $355 |
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 ↗$11,559
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,651/year across 7 years
Top 7% in PA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
51
Companies
719
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
$11,483 (99.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$76 (0.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$339
2023
$2,138
2022
$2,088
2021
$1,914
2020
$1,585
2019
$1,790
2018
$1,705
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$154
Novo Nordisk Inc
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Corcept Therapeutics
$15
Amgen Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 67.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,156
Novo Nordisk Inc
$938
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$930
AbbVie Inc.
$796
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$771
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$673
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$667
ABBVIE INC.
$548
PFIZER INC.
$546
Amgen Inc.
$479
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$474
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$443
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$308
Allergan, Inc.
$250
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$233
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$230
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$213
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$209
Abbott Laboratories
$159
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$152
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$126
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
Napo Pharmaceuticals Inc
$94
Eisai Inc.
$89
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$89
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$84
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$81
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$79
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$67
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$46
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Corcept Therapeutics
$37
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$33
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$31
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$31
Genentech USA, Inc.
$30
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$26
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Allergan Inc.
$24
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
GENZYME CORPORATION
$20
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$17
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
Lundbeck LLC
$15
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$15
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$14
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 26.2% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for internal medicine in PA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
4,220
Per 100K population
732.4
County median income
$88,576
Nearest hospital
MERCY CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER- MERCY FITZGERALD
3.0 mi
3.0 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. Yeung is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% of PA peers, with 16 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. Yeung experienced with nursing facility visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yeung performed 458 nursing facility 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. Yeung receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yeung received a total of $11,559 from 51 companies across 719 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. Yeung's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Drexel Hill?
Dr. Yeung's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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. Yeung) 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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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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