Sunil V. Abraham, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Sunil V. Abraham is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Asheville, NC with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(828) 258-9533Asheville, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NC can see Sunil V. Abraham, M.D. in person in Asheville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 59 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Asheville21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2989dNPPES updated 2018-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28803-2476

Fax: (828) 253-4434
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

93.51/100

North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

573

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

370

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,218

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.63M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+38%)56%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.0k received from industry

58 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Sunil V. Abraham'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 · 2005

    State University of Ny Upstate Medical University

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Education & Training

State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 2005)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sunil V. Abraham

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sunil V. Abraham for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Asheville 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 Sunil V. Abraham

NPI records show Dr. Abraham as active with telehealth listed in Asheville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 258-9533.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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