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Joshua C Sugg

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered · Detroit, MI · NPI 1730865932

One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.

What was reported

$62.05

in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $33.57 in 2025

The $33.57 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $45.72).

Who reported paying

General payments only, top 2 by amount.

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $45.00
Heron Therapeutics, INC. $17.05

Drugs and devices associated with these payments

Bridion Aponvie

Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.

Questions you might ask

I saw Joshua Sugg listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?

These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.

Notes

Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.

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