Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Providence, RI with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(401) 793-9166Providence, RI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan, M.D. runs an independent neurosurgeon practice in Providence, RI. A Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine graduate since 2014, she brings 12+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 10 Neurological Surgery providers in RISee all Neurological Surgery in Providence12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1812dNPPES updated 2021-06-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline

Contact & Location

Practice Location

593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903-4923

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

29.69%

Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+24.6 pts)

29.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

68

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

48

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

192

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.

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

Mood Disorders
54%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+11%)32%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$76 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 6, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

117 Ellenfield St Ste 101, Providence, RI 02905-4541

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Providence 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 Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan

NPI records show Dr. Sullivan as active with telehealth listed in Providence, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 793-9166.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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