Biogen -- Payments to Neurology Physicians
This page provides a detailed breakdown of Biogen's payments to Neurology physicians, as reported in the CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) database. Understanding how a pharmaceutical company targets specific medical specialties reveals important patterns about their marketing strategies and physician relationships.
Payment Summary: Biogen to Neurology
- Total Payments to Neurology Doctors: $4,569,451.36
- Number of Transactions: 273
- Number of Neurology Doctors Paid: 20
- Average Payment Amount: $16,737.92
- Share of Biogen's Total Spending: 34.5% of $13.3M
Why Does Biogen Pay Neurology Doctors?
Pharmaceutical companies make payments to physicians in specialties related to their product portfolio. Biogen's payments to Neurology specialists may include consulting fees for drug development advice, speaking engagements at medical conferences, clinical trial research funding, and meals during product education visits. The volume and types of payments to Neurology doctors can indicate the importance of this specialty to Biogen's business strategy.
Understanding the relationship between Biogen and Neurology physicians helps patients evaluate whether their doctor's prescribing patterns might be influenced by financial relationships with this company.
Payment Types: How Biogen Pays Neurology Doctors
The following table shows the breakdown of payment categories from Biogen to Neurology physicians:
| Payment Type | Total Amount | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Interest | $1,400,346.52 | 6 |
| Consulting Fees | $1,072,336.33 | 58 |
| Research Funding | $1,063,556.96 | 13 |
| Speaking & Education | $844,745.06 | 27 |
| general | $124,084.64 | 62 |
| Travel & Lodging | $53,330.82 | 20 |
| Food & Beverage | $11,051.03 | 87 |
Top Neurology Doctors Paid by Biogen
The following Neurology physicians have received the largest total payments from Biogen. Click on any physician to view their complete payment report.
| Physician | Total Received | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Brown | $343,770.38 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | $309,279.73 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | $308,624.53 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | $177,044.12 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | $174,169.56 | 1 |
| William Lee | $170,253.80 | 1 |
| Daniel White | $165,252.36 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | $142,883.48 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | $130,536.04 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | $117,110.39 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | $76,714.13 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | $71,453.49 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | $70,569.78 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | $66,745.64 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | $56,095.01 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | $54,439.46 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | $54,211.59 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | $47,243.36 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | $46,983.32 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | $42,871.40 | 1 |
Recent Payments from Biogen to Neurology Physicians
| Doctor | Amount | Type | Drug/Device | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Miller | $1,716.04 | travel | N/A | 2026-04-06 |
| Laura Hall | $959.12 | general | N/A | 2026-04-06 |
| John Anderson | $89.57 | meals | N/A | 2026-04-05 |
| Mark Perez | $133.86 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-28 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | $5,842.66 | speaking | N/A | 2026-03-26 |
| William Lee | $1,655.19 | general | N/A | 2026-03-25 |
| Donna Morgan | $1,160.69 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-25 |
| James Wilson | $205.27 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-21 |
| Rachel Parker | $10,577.97 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-14 |
| Paul Turner | $22,653.22 | speaking | N/A | 2026-03-13 |
| John Anderson | $958.49 | general | N/A | 2026-03-07 |
| Sarah Chen | $3,831.85 | general | N/A | 2026-03-03 |
| Gregory Evans | $17,354.59 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-03 |
| William Lee | $87.62 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-03 |
| Paul Turner | $130,536.04 | ownership | N/A | 2026-03-03 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Biogen pay Neurology doctors?
According to CMS Open Payments data, Biogen has made $4,569,451.36 in payments to Neurology physicians across 273 transactions. The average payment is $16,737.92. These payments include consulting fees, speaking engagements, meals, research funding, and other transfers of value required to be reported under the Sunshine Act.
Which Neurology doctors receive the most from Biogen?
The top Neurology physician receiving payments from Biogen is Richard Brown, with $343,770.38 across 1 transactions. View the full ranking table above for all Neurology doctors paid by Biogen.
Why does Biogen target Neurology specialists?
Pharmaceutical companies target medical specialties related to their product portfolio. Biogen's payments to Neurology doctors likely relate to drugs or devices used in neurology practice. These payments can include advisory board fees, clinical trial funding, and educational speaking engagements.
Should I be concerned if my Neurology doctor takes money from Biogen?
Payment from Biogen to a Neurology physician does not imply wrongdoing. Many payments represent legitimate professional activities like research and medical education. However, patients may want to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if Biogen products are being prescribed. Transparency helps patients have informed conversations with their physicians.
How does Biogen's Neurology spending compare to other pharma companies?
Biogen has spent $4,569,451.36 on Neurology physicians. To compare with other pharmaceutical companies, visit the Neurology specialty page for a broader view of which companies spend the most on this medical specialty.
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Data from CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act). Payment does not imply wrongdoing. AI analysis is not medical or legal advice.