Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sunil Thummala, MD
Neurology · Paris, TX
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Thummala
Dr. Sunil Thummala is a neurology specialist in Paris, TX, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thummala performed 1,693 Medicare services across 1,067 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thummala received a total of $22,153 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 823 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Thummala is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 21% volume in TX
$22,153 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,693
Medicare services
Top 21% in TX for neurology
1,067
Unique beneficiaries
$81
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
497 | $95 | $508 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
152 | $0 | $10 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
117 | $1 | $20 |
| 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. |
114 | $11 | $120 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
102 | $96 | $240 |
| EEG, extended monitoring A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep. |
95 | $328 | $2,193 |
| Electrocardiogram, 1-3 leads with physician review A heart rhythm test using one to three electrodes to record electrical activity, with interpretation by a physician. |
89 | $10 | $62 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 84 | $166 | $972 |
| 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. |
58 | $124 | $681 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
56 | $73 | $396 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
56 | $0 | $40 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
45 | $1 | $12 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
34 | $290 | $1,911 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
30 | $43 | $960 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
30 | $14 | $67 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 7-8 tests A series of 7 to 8 nerve conduction tests to evaluate how well nerves are sending signals to muscles. |
29 | $131 | $867 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
28 | $92 | $1,212 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device. |
24 | $13 | $500 |
| Visual evoked potential test A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli. |
16 | $50 | $754 |
| Balance and posture test A test to evaluate a patient's balance and posture. This assessment measures stability and body alignment. |
13 | $36 | $494 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
12 | $31 | $800 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
12 | $84 | $600 |
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 ↗$22,153
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,165/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for neurology
62
Companies
823
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
$13,528 (61.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,625 (38.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,960
2023
$3,504
2022
$4,136
2021
$8,454
2020
$937
2019
$1,770
2018
$1,393
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$6,007
ABBVIE INC.
$2,238
Abbott Laboratories
$1,636
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,357
EMD Serono, Inc.
$891
Allergan, Inc.
$856
SK Life Science, Inc.
$617
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$590
UCB, Inc.
$509
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$496
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$394
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$388
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$355
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$355
Lundbeck LLC
$354
Boston Scientific Corporation
$349
Grifols USA, LLC
$340
Biogen, Inc.
$333
Lilly USA, LLC
$330
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$317
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$310
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$305
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$303
PFIZER INC.
$266
Amgen Inc.
$237
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$201
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$178
MDD US Operations, LLC
$151
GENZYME CORPORATION
$138
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Corium, LLC
$82
Radius Health, Inc.
$76
Allergan Inc.
$74
Eisai Inc.
$71
GE Healthcare
$64
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$59
Neurelis, Inc.
$52
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$49
ARGENX US, INC.
$48
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
CSL Behring
$40
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$39
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$35
US WorldMeds, LLC
$35
Zyla Life Sciences
$35
GE HEALTHCARE
$34
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$32
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$30
EISAI INC.
$28
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$22
Celgene Corporation
$22
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$21
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$20
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Egalet US Inc
$18
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Strongbridge US INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.6% of total 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 (61%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $1,308 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$61,122
Nearest hospital
PARIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Thummala is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of TX peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Thummala experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thummala performed 497 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Thummala receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thummala received a total of $22,153 from 62 companies across 823 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. Thummala's costs compare to other neurologists in Paris?
Dr. Thummala's average Medicare payment per service is $81. 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. Thummala) 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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