2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1295117653 MD
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VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
379
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
83 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD filed 379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia, prescribing 96% generic.

379
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

379 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2015

NPI 1295117653

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Rare

96 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

379 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,130

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Georgia

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 114 SUTHERLIN DR # C-1, WARNER ROBINS, GA, 31088, with a listed phone of (478) 287-6144. NPI 1295117653 was issued on 06/22/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUDEKUM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 96 enrolled providers across 31 states and an average of 3,130 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

114 SUTHERLIN DR # C-1
WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088

Provider Details

NPI 1295117653
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/22/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY PARTNERS PA
MACON, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 379 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

379
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
534
Total Day Supply
13,938
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
99 (26.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.08
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Mirtazapine
37
Oxycodone Hcl
33
Gabapentin
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

96
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
31
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
3,130
Avg Claims per Provider

VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's 379 claims are below the specialty average of 3,130.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's specialty?
VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD wrote 379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
Where is VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD located?
VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD is located at 114 SUTHERLIN DR # C-1, WARNER ROBINS, GA, 31088. Phone: (478) 287-6144.
What is VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's NPI number?
VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295117653, issued on 06/22/2015.
Does VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
Does VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD had 99 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.1%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 96 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 31 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 3,130 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mirtazapine, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD accept Medicare?
VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 379 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's credentials?
VERONICA SUDEKUM, MD's NPI is 1295117653 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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