Heather Sung, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Heather Sung is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Norwalk, CT with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
Heather Sung, M.D. has been part of the Norwalk medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Connecticut School of Medicine graduate since 1995, she brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better12.59%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)
12.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
79
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
67
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
826
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $59k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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.
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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
63 Fire Hill Rd, Redding, CT 06896-1005
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense
CMS Certification Number: 45068F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Heather Sung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Sung for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Norwalk 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 Heather Sung
Dr. Sung is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Norwalk, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 451-7212.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Sung
Practice Location
128 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
Mailing Address
63 Fire Hill Rd, Redding, CT 06896-1005
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