Andrew J Sulich, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Andrew J Sulich is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Saint Clair Shores, MI with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(586) 777-7577Saint Clair Shores, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Andrew J Sulich, MD has practiced internal medicine for 42+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.79/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 59% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 95 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Saint Clair Shores42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2006dNPPES updated 2020-11-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

29200 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081-1274

Fax: (586) 777-6841
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan.

MIPS Score

2023

95.79/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.99%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.9 pts)

21.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

542

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

674

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,765

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.41M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+22%)40%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$253.1k received from industry

568 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Andrew J Sulich's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.69 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 23, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Andrew J Sulich

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew J Sulich for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Clair Shores required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Andrew J Sulich

Dr. Sulich is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Clair Shores, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (586) 777-7577.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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