Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Sun, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Nuclear Cardiology Physician · La Mesa, CA

  • NPI 1235131061
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8851 Center Dr, Ste 401
La Mesa, CA 919423017
(619) 668-1550
fax (619) 668-1554

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 23, 2010
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A68612
Medicaid
CA #00A686120

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235131061. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,885
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$309,132
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 525 78 $53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 412 214 $98
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 376 58 $58
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 323 95 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 315 181 $139
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 219 213 $72
99458 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 207 54 $42
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 166 150 $16
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 148 37 $57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 118 82 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$451
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 14 $175.24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 3 $65.46
Abbott Laboratories 1 $45.67
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc. 1 $32.97
Philips North America LLC 1 $26.24
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 1 $20.74
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 1 $20.44
Amgen Inc. 1 $19.24
BIOTRONIK INC. 1 $16.44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $14.44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $14.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$451

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
984
Patients
244
Total drug cost
$126,976
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 147 45 $1,585
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) Brand 101 22 $6,415
Losartan Potassium Generic 100 32 $1,693
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 95 22 $104,675
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 92 24 $1,377
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 60 20 $1,306
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 53 0 $1,007
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 50 15 $933
Furosemide Generic 46 19 $393
Carvedilol Generic 45 16 $511

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karl Sun's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Sun practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Karl Sun practice?
Dr. Karl Sun practices at 8851 Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423017. Office phone: 6196681550.
What is Dr. Karl Sun's NPI?
Dr. Karl Sun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235131061, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Sun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Sun accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Sun commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month (HCPCS 99457); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (HCPCS 99454). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.