Max W Sung
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Max W Sung is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Max W Sung practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in New York, NY. A Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Older · 5068dNPPES updated 2012-08-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Mount Sinai Hospital-Ruttenberg Treatment Center 1190 5th Avenue Guggenheim Pavill, New York, NY 10029
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.59%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
8.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
126
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
97
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
454
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M
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 Diabetes.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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 (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$248 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Max W Sung's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
Mount Sinai Department of Medicine 1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 3000, New York, NY 10029
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Max W Sung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Max W Sung for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to New York 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 Max W Sung
NPI records show Dr. Sung as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 241-6756.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Max W Sung
Practice Location
Mount Sinai Hospital-Ruttenberg Treatment Center 1190 5th Avenue Guggenheim Pavill, New York, NY 10029
Mailing Address
Mount Sinai Department of Medicine 1 Gustave L Levy Place Box 3000, New York, NY 10029
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