James M Sullivan, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
James M Sullivan is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Garden City, NY with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
James M Sullivan, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Garden City, NY. He graduated from Saginaw Valley Medical College - Nlg in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1762dNPPES updated 2021-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
711 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4731
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.71%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
7.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
487
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
409
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,816
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.94M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$591 received from industry
33 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 James M Sullivan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Saginaw Valley Medical College - Nlg
Board certified · Jul 26, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
Saginaw Valley Medical College - Nlg (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
975 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4816
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James M Sullivan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James M Sullivan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Garden City 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 James M Sullivan
Dr. Sullivan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Garden City, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 222-8654.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
711 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4731
Mailing Address
975 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4816
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