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Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD

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(Dr. Derek Sun, M.D.)

(946 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

6115 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 300
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

(678) 320-3600

Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD is a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare.

Office Locations

Piedmont Healthcare

6115 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 300
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

(678) 320-3600

(404) 614-1174

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ankle brachial index

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

behavioral therapy

intensive behavioral therapy for obesity

mental health therapy

psychotherapy treatment

talk therapy

weight management

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD performed more ankle brachial index (ABI), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for behavioral therapy, intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for obesity, mental health therapy, psychotherapy treatment, talk therapy, and weight management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

abdominal duplex ultrasound

pelvic duplex ultrasound

testicular duplex ultrasound

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD performed more abdominal duplex ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity arterial duplex

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD performed more lower extremity arterial duplex procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	35
blood draw	25
cardiac procedures	110
doctor visit	259
pelvic imaging	35
stress testing	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	303
vascular procedures	244

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
blood draw	73
cardiac procedures	91
doctor visit	251
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	354
vascular procedures	337

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	77
blood draw	97
cardiac procedures	95
doctor visit	303
pelvic imaging	77
preventive care	16
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	343
vaccines	16
vascular procedures	364

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	69
blood draw	118
cardiac procedures	85
doctor visit	326
pelvic imaging	69
preventive care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	351
vaccines	15
vascular procedures	429

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	38
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	72
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	82
blood draw	107
cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	303
pelvic imaging	82
preventive care	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	346
vaccines	20
vascular procedures	396

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	72
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), blood draw and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	71
blood draw	83
cardiac procedures	71
doctor visit	314
pelvic imaging	71
preventive care	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	274
vaccines	19
vascular procedures	347

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	14
Hispanic	43
Asian	33
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	63
blood draw	66
cardiac procedures	102
doctor visit	311
mental health therapy	38
pelvic imaging	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	296
vascular procedures	370
weight management	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	17
Hispanic	51
Asian	37
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
blood draw	60
cardiac procedures	104
doctor visit	340
mental health therapy	36
pelvic imaging	38
preventive care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	280
vaccines	13
vascular procedures	352
weight management	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	15
Hispanic	51
Asian	41
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	20
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	41
blood draw	45
cardiac procedures	69
doctor visit	193
mental health therapy	27
pelvic imaging	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	200
vascular procedures	262
weight management	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	17
Hispanic	51
Asian	37
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	24
blood draw	63
cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	302
mental health therapy	25
pelvic imaging	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	234
vascular procedures	316
weight management	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	39
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	58
blood draw	79
cardiac procedures	100
doctor visit	345
mental health therapy	24
pelvic imaging	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	325
vascular procedures	378
weight management	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	15
Hispanic	51
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Sandy Springs, GA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging	56
blood draw	74
cardiac procedures	89
doctor visit	295
mental health therapy	30
pelvic imaging	56
preventive care	16
stress testing	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	300
vaccines	16
vascular procedures	345
weight management	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	45
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in New York.

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center (2002)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage and CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Kaiser Permanente

LifeWell Health Plans

Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)

Sonder

Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

Peach State

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)

CareSource

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 946 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sandy Springs, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Dan Sun, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,104 ENTRESTO $968	LEQVIO $136
Amgen Inc.	$576 Repatha $517	Corlanor $43	$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$506 Vascepa $506
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$452 VERQUVO $409	STEGLATRO $22	STEGLUJAN $20
Gilead Sciences Inc	$421 $421
Other	$2,191 JARDIANCE $251	NMR LipoProfile Test $204	XARELTO $170	XIFAXAN $160	VERQUVO $132	Other $1,275

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,228
Education	$22

Biography

Dr. Derek Sun is an adult cardiology specialist. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Sun usually honors Anthem, Blue California, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. Piedmont Healthcare reports that Dr. Sun is accepting new patients at his office in Sandy Springs, GA. His medical residency was performed at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is conversant in Mandarin.