Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Suman Sinha, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2602 SAINT MICHAEL DR, Texarkana, TX 75503
9036145670
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1114947900 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. Sinha 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. Sinha

Dr. Suman Sinha is a pulmonary disease in Texarkana, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sinha performed 804 Medicare services across 608 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sinha received a total of $14,524 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 270 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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. Sinha 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.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 804 Medicare services$ $14,524 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
804
Medicare services
Bottom 44% in TX for pulmonary disease
608
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~42 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity188$93$228
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity137$62$159
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes114$70$289
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)107$89$289
Initial hospital admission, high complexity37$133$441
New patient office visit (45-59 min)34$115$375
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)24$65$204
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope23$32$888
Blood draw (venipuncture)23$8$19
CT scan of chest, without contrast22$58$408
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes18$40$204
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential16$8$27
Test for exercise-induced lung stress16$17$76
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel12$10$37
Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level11$38$137
Phosphate level test11$5$17
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)11$112$406
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 ↗
$14,524
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,075/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for pulmonary disease
35
Companies
270
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
$7,532 (51.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,992 (48.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$7,502
2023
$1,542
2022
$1,283
2021
$559
2020
$277
2019
$2,153
2018
$1,208

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$6,839
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,537
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,335
Covidien LP
$891
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$777
Genentech USA, Inc.
$606
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$489
Ethicon Inc.
$470
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$193
Insmed, Inc.
$191
GENZYME CORPORATION
$186
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$154
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$98
Baxter Healthcare
$86
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$71
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$58
Grifols USA, LLC
$51
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$47
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$40
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY, INC
$37
United Therapeutics Corporation
$36
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$31
Inogen, Inc.
$28
Vapotherm Inc
$27
Shionogi Inc
$20
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$18
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$15
Amgen Inc.
$15
Electromed, Inc.
$14
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Mallinckrodt LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 66.9% 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 (52%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,806 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pulmonary Diseases within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
6.5
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Sinha is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 14%), with 19 years of practice experience.

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. Sinha experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sinha performed 188 hospital follow-up visit, high 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. Sinha receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sinha received a total of $14,524 from 35 companies across 270 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. Sinha's costs compare to other pulmonary diseases in Texarkana?
Dr. Sinha's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Sinha) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →