Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Angela Sankaran, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Spokane Valley, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1807 N. HUTCHINSON RD., Spokane Valley, WA 99212
5094567414
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1891064895 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. Sankaran 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. Sankaran

Dr. Angela Sankaran is a nurse practitioner - family in Spokane Valley, WA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sankaran performed 2,604 Medicare services across 1,577 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sankaran received a total of $7,007 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 355 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Sankaran 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in WA $7,007 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,604
Medicare services
Top 3% in WA for nurse practitioner - family
1,577
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~186 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
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
1,085 $4 $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.
516 $48 $184
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1
Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer.
304 $33 $163
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.
145 $58 $226
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface.
144 $66 $234
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.
141 $74 $262
Skin biopsy, tangential
A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination.
110 $55 $214
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.
71 $35 $114
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.
31 $92 $338
Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer.
30 $106 $352
Additional skin growth biopsy
Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session.
16 $28 $225
Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm
A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing.
11 $209 $620
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 ↗
$7,007
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,752/year across 4 years
Top 2% in WA for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
355
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
$7,007 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,292
2023
$2,095
2022
$1,417
2021
$1,202

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$529
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$332
Lilly USA, LLC
$309
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$279
UCB, Inc.
$150
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$138
Amgen Inc.
$133
PFIZER INC.
$71
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$68
GENZYME CORPORATION
$64
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$54
Incyte Corporation
$50
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$38
LEO Pharma Inc.
$29
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$18
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 51.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,832
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$963
Lilly USA, LLC
$774
AbbVie Inc.
$668
UCB, Inc.
$474
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$422
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$416
LEO Pharma Inc.
$264
GENZYME CORPORATION
$172
Amgen Inc.
$157
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$146
Incyte Corporation
$121
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$87
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$77
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$71
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$54
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$38
Genentech USA, Inc.
$36
Organon LLC
$21
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$16
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$15
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · Cimzia · DUPIXENT · EBGLYSS · EUCRISA · HADLIMA · HUMIRA · IDACIO · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · LIBTAYO · NUZYRA · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · Otezla · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SILIQ · SKYRIZI · SPEVIGO · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · VTAMA · Winlevi · Xolair
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. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for nurse practitioner - family in WA.

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Geographic Context

Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
359
Per 100K population
66.0
County median income
$73,513
Nearest hospital
MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL
4.5 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. Sankaran is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of WA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sankaran experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sankaran performed 1,085 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Sankaran receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sankaran received a total of $7,007 from 24 companies across 355 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. Sankaran's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Spokane Valley?
Dr. Sankaran's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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. Sankaran) 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 →