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Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD

(Dr. Sunil Upender, MD)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Vermont College of Medicine (2003)

2000 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 791-3411

Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System.

Office Locations

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

2000 Mowry Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 791-3411

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In The News

“Though all of my wife's doctors have played a crucial role in her treatment, we feel an extra special thank you should go to Sunil Upender, Washington Women's Center's radiologist.”—"My Word: Unsung heroes in our midst", East Bay Times, January 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD performed more knee X-ray, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal imaging

carotid duplex ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

musculoskeletal imaging

myocardial perfusion SPECT

By Affordability:

screening mammogram

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD performed more abdominal imaging, carotid duplex ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, musculoskeletal imaging, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, pelvic imaging, thoracic (chest) imaging, vascular procedures, vascular ultrasound, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for screening mammogram 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. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	582
aspiration	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	538
breast procedures	435
cardiac procedures	63
CT scan	935
diagnostic imaging	97
diagnostic procedures	15
excision	15
hip imaging	107
image guided procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	196
musculoskeletal imaging	462
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	74
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	396
pleural drainage	18
preventive care	289
spinal procedures	290
stress testing	63
thoracic (chest) imaging	2446
ultrasound (sonogram)	642
vascular procedures	337
women's imaging	433
X-rays	3440

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	637
aspiration	42
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	541
breast procedures	457
cardiac procedures	46
CT scan	970
diagnostic imaging	81
diagnostic procedures	18
excision	18
hip imaging	81
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	212
musculoskeletal imaging	361
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	60
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	425
pleural drainage	16
preventive care	330
spinal procedures	213
stress testing	46
thoracic (chest) imaging	2495
ultrasound (sonogram)	635
vascular procedures	301
women's imaging	456
X-rays	3306

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1244
Female	2198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1560
Black	190
Hispanic	538
Asian	1018
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1147
From 75 to 84	1176
85 and over	717
Less than 65	402

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	633
aspiration	38
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	620
breast procedures	396
cardiac procedures	47
CT scan	1148
diagnostic imaging	68
hip imaging	124
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	255
musculoskeletal imaging	474
neck imaging	23
nuclear scan	59
pelvic imaging	470
pleural drainage	21
preventive care	300
spinal procedures	308
stress testing	47
thoracic (chest) imaging	2398
ultrasound (sonogram)	647
vascular procedures	321
women's imaging	415
X-rays	3263

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1336
Female	2219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1617
Black	176
Hispanic	560
Asian	1040
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1160
From 75 to 84	1177
85 and over	795
Less than 65	423

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	602
aspiration	14
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	583
breast procedures	414
cardiac procedures	55
CT scan	1089
diagnostic imaging	80
hip imaging	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	195
musculoskeletal imaging	447
neck imaging	23
nuclear scan	73
pelvic imaging	428
pleural drainage	14
preventive care	284
spinal procedures	273
stress testing	55
thoracic (chest) imaging	2225
ultrasound (sonogram)	646
vascular procedures	298
women's imaging	430
X-rays	3036

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2532
Female	4374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3058
Black	368
Hispanic	1030
Asian	2142
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2352
From 75 to 84	2306
85 and over	1472
Less than 65	776

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	739
aspiration	32
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	633
breast procedures	403
cardiac procedures	62
CT scan	1259
diagnostic imaging	64
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hip imaging	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	268
musculoskeletal imaging	415
neck imaging	39
nuclear scan	81
pelvic imaging	553
pleural drainage	32
preventive care	309
spinal procedures	341
stress testing	62
thoracic (chest) imaging	2506
ultrasound (sonogram)	657
vascular procedures	285
women's imaging	417
X-rays	3347

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1406
Female	2344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1704
Black	182
Hispanic	569
Asian	1118
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1251
From 75 to 84	1292
85 and over	815
Less than 65	392

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	727
aspiration	30
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	703
breast procedures	481
cardiac procedures	78
CT scan	1277
diagnostic imaging	80
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	313
musculoskeletal imaging	442
neck imaging	35
nuclear scan	91
pelvic imaging	531
pleural drainage	30
preventive care	317
spinal procedures	372
stress testing	78
thoracic (chest) imaging	2473
ultrasound (sonogram)	749
vascular procedures	288
women's imaging	494
X-rays	3363

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1454
Female	2377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1676
Black	0
Hispanic	581
Asian	1205
Other	186
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1327
From 75 to 84	1311
85 and over	798
Less than 65	395

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2018 were CT scan, X-rays, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	752
aspiration	12
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	769
breast procedures	388
cardiac procedures	105
CT scan	1398
diagnostic imaging	68
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	364
musculoskeletal imaging	520
neck imaging	39
nuclear scan	119
pelvic imaging	586
pleural drainage	12
preventive care	242
spinal procedures	371
stress testing	105
thoracic (chest) imaging	240
ultrasound (sonogram)	704
vascular procedures	265
women's imaging	406
X-rays	1056

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1559
Female	2396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1649
Black	0
Hispanic	588
Asian	1306
Other	218
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1360
From 75 to 84	1325
85 and over	859
Less than 65	411

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2019 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	781
aspiration	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	776
breast procedures	392
cardiac procedures	73
CT scan	1527
diagnostic imaging	62
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hip imaging	27
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	309
musculoskeletal imaging	479
neck imaging	24
nuclear scan	88
pelvic imaging	649
pleural drainage	18
preventive care	273
spinal procedures	316
stress testing	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	281
ultrasound (sonogram)	644
vascular procedures	306
women's imaging	406
X-rays	1015

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1541
Female	2309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1612
Black	0
Hispanic	580
Asian	1246
Other	227
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	1259
85 and over	876
Less than 65	358

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2020 were CT scan, X-rays, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	542
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	542
breast procedures	332
cardiac procedures	57
CT scan	1030
diagnostic imaging	39
liver imaging	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	216
musculoskeletal imaging	210
neck imaging	20
nuclear scan	57
pelvic imaging	403
preventive care	229
spinal procedures	214
stress testing	57
thoracic (chest) imaging	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	472
vascular procedures	197
women's imaging	332
X-rays	597

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1052
Female	1734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1179
Black	0
Hispanic	440
Asian	862
Other	158
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	997
From 75 to 84	928
85 and over	578
Less than 65	283

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2021 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	584
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	556
breast procedures	381
cardiac procedures	57
CT scan	1157
diagnostic imaging	66
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hip imaging	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	269
musculoskeletal imaging	356
neck imaging	29
nuclear scan	57
pelvic imaging	482
preventive care	247
spinal procedures	252
stress testing	57
thoracic (chest) imaging	206
ultrasound (sonogram)	513
vascular procedures	224
women's imaging	381
X-rays	789

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1191
Female	1896

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1272
Black	0
Hispanic	436
Asian	1028
Other	196
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1187
From 75 to 84	976
85 and over	641
Less than 65	283

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA during 2022 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	677
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	447
breast procedures	470
cardiac procedures	72
CT scan	1095
diagnostic imaging	63
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	233
musculoskeletal imaging	419
neck imaging	35
nuclear scan	72
pelvic imaging	493
preventive care	315
spinal procedures	266
stress testing	72
thoracic (chest) imaging	210
ultrasound (sonogram)	658
vascular procedures	249
women's imaging	486
X-rays	924

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1199
Female	2105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1293
Black	0
Hispanic	478
Asian	1149
Other	227
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1212
From 75 to 84	1180
85 and over	667
Less than 65	245

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Fremont, CA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	659
aspiration	25
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	609
breast procedures	413
cardiac procedures	65
CT scan	1171
diagnostic imaging	69
diagnostic procedures	16
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hip imaging	51
image guided procedures	16
liver imaging	12
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	257
musculoskeletal imaging	416
neck imaging	27
nuclear scan	75
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	492
pleural drainage	20
preventive care	285
spinal procedures	292
stress testing	65
thoracic (chest) imaging	1421
ultrasound (sonogram)	633
vascular procedures	279
women's imaging	423
X-rays	2194

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1319
Female	2177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	83
Asian / Pacific Islander	1101
Non-Hispanic White	1510
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	527
Other	110

**Age**
75 to 84	1175
85 and over	747
Less than 65	360
65 to 74	1090

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Norwalk Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Norwalk Hospital (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sunil K. Upender, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$24 Unifi $24
Devicor Medical Products, Inc.	$10 Revolve $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$34

Biography

Dr. Sunil Upender's specialty is diagnostic radiology. He attended medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. His residency was performed at Norwalk Hospital. Dr. Upender is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System.