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
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.51/100
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 = better80.6%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
58 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 Sunil V. Abraham's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
21 years in practice
Experienced
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.
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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Contact Sunil V. Abraham
Practice Location
4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28803-2476
Mailing Address
4 Vanderbilt Park Dr Ste 200, Asheville, NC 28803-2476
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