Biogen -- Payments to Psychiatry Physicians
This page provides a detailed breakdown of Biogen's payments to Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry
- Total Payments to Psychiatry Doctors: $4,374,186.14
- Number of Transactions: 255
- Number of Psychiatry Doctors Paid: 20
- Average Payment Amount: $17,153.67
- Share of Biogen's Total Spending: 33.0% of $13.3M
Why Does Biogen Pay Psychiatry Doctors?
Pharmaceutical companies make payments to physicians in specialties related to their product portfolio. Biogen's payments to Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry doctors can indicate the importance of this specialty to Biogen's business strategy.
Understanding the relationship between Biogen and Psychiatry physicians helps patients evaluate whether their doctor's prescribing patterns might be influenced by financial relationships with this company.
Payment Types: How Biogen Pays Psychiatry Doctors
The following table shows the breakdown of payment categories from Biogen to Psychiatry physicians:
| Payment Type | Total Amount | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Interest | $1,269,803.75 | 5 |
| Consulting Fees | $1,261,014.31 | 72 |
| Research Funding | $1,097,492.77 | 9 |
| Speaking & Education | $565,114.74 | 15 |
| general | $103,810.94 | 53 |
| Travel & Lodging | $68,236.21 | 28 |
| Food & Beverage | $8,713.42 | 73 |
Top Psychiatry Doctors Paid by Biogen
The following Psychiatry physicians have received the largest total payments from Biogen. Click on any physician to view their complete payment report.
| Physician | Total Received | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rodriguez | $375,004.11 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | $323,824.32 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | $240,328.29 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | $186,870.46 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | $183,344.95 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | $173,577.30 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | $157,069.73 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | $156,053.22 | 1 |
| Emily Thompson | $152,112.87 | 1 |
| John Anderson | $138,864.89 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | $124,149.86 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | $85,006.53 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | $55,748.57 | 1 |
| Nicole Lopez | $54,245.03 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | $53,335.65 | 1 |
| Nicole Lopez | $52,687.70 | 1 |
| David Kim | $48,054.83 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | $46,375.17 | 1 |
| David Kim | $43,768.25 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | $43,613.20 | 1 |
Recent Payments from Biogen to Psychiatry Physicians
| Doctor | Amount | Type | Drug/Device | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Wright | $3,570.27 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-31 |
| Lisa Garcia | $2,944.30 | general | N/A | 2026-03-28 |
| Paul Turner | $40.23 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-28 |
| Michael Rodriguez | $133.65 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-24 |
| David Kim | $29,550.52 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-23 |
| Nicole Lopez | $54,245.03 | speaking | N/A | 2026-03-19 |
| Amanda Lewis | $1,296.92 | travel | N/A | 2026-03-18 |
| Amanda Lewis | $1,608.54 | travel | N/A | 2026-03-17 |
| Benjamin Cook | $849.17 | general | N/A | 2026-03-15 |
| Gregory Evans | $24,393.96 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-15 |
| Heather Mitchell | $4,627.75 | travel | N/A | 2026-03-13 |
| Patricia Davis | $639.74 | general | N/A | 2026-03-06 |
| Eric Sanchez | $151.98 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-04 |
| Benjamin Cook | $66.92 | meals | N/A | 2026-02-22 |
| Laura Hall | $4,071.62 | general | N/A | 2026-02-15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Biogen pay Psychiatry doctors?
According to CMS Open Payments data, Biogen has made $4,374,186.14 in payments to Psychiatry physicians across 255 transactions. The average payment is $17,153.67. These payments include consulting fees, speaking engagements, meals, research funding, and other transfers of value required to be reported under the Sunshine Act.
Which Psychiatry doctors receive the most from Biogen?
The top Psychiatry physician receiving payments from Biogen is Michael Rodriguez, with $375,004.11 across 1 transactions. View the full ranking table above for all Psychiatry doctors paid by Biogen.
Why does Biogen target Psychiatry specialists?
Pharmaceutical companies target medical specialties related to their product portfolio. Biogen's payments to Psychiatry doctors likely relate to drugs or devices used in psychiatry practice. These payments can include advisory board fees, clinical trial funding, and educational speaking engagements.
Should I be concerned if my Psychiatry doctor takes money from Biogen?
Payment from Biogen to a Psychiatry 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 Psychiatry spending compare to other pharma companies?
Biogen has spent $4,374,186.14 on Psychiatry physicians. To compare with other pharmaceutical companies, visit the Psychiatry 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.