Vertex Pharmaceuticals -- Payments to Internal Medicine Physicians
This page provides a detailed breakdown of Vertex Pharmaceuticals's payments to Internal Medicine 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: Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Internal Medicine
- Total Payments to Internal Medicine Doctors: $1,388,998.06
- Number of Transactions: 185
- Number of Internal Medicine Doctors Paid: 20
- Average Payment Amount: $7,508.10
- Share of Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Total Spending: 16.6% of $8.4M
Why Does Vertex Pharmaceuticals Pay Internal Medicine Doctors?
Pharmaceutical companies make payments to physicians in specialties related to their product portfolio. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's payments to Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine doctors can indicate the importance of this specialty to Vertex Pharmaceuticals's business strategy.
Understanding the relationship between Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Internal Medicine physicians helps patients evaluate whether their doctor's prescribing patterns might be influenced by financial relationships with this company.
Payment Types: How Vertex Pharmaceuticals Pays Internal Medicine Doctors
The following table shows the breakdown of payment categories from Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Internal Medicine physicians:
| Payment Type | Total Amount | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting Fees | $653,874.97 | 50 |
| Research Funding | $276,662.83 | 3 |
| Ownership Interest | $174,454.86 | 1 |
| Speaking & Education | $155,763.95 | 9 |
| general | $63,387.48 | 41 |
| Travel & Lodging | $56,866.27 | 20 |
| Food & Beverage | $7,987.70 | 61 |
Top Internal Medicine Doctors Paid by Vertex Pharmaceuticals
The following Internal Medicine physicians have received the largest total payments from Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Click on any physician to view their complete payment report.
| Physician | Total Received | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Baker | $174,454.86 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | $134,581.43 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | $109,767.80 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | $34,760.95 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | $32,313.60 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | $31,558.02 | 1 |
| William Lee | $30,439.81 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | $26,876.93 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | $25,753.46 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | $24,693.11 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | $24,066.94 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | $23,880.91 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | $23,125.59 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | $22,986.82 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | $22,712.18 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | $22,193.22 | 1 |
| Steven Green | $21,615.90 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | $20,538.61 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | $20,075.03 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | $19,838.39 | 1 |
Recent Payments from Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Internal Medicine Physicians
| Doctor | Amount | Type | Drug/Device | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Edwards | $14,480.68 | consulting | N/A | 2026-03-23 |
| Paul Turner | $1,283.83 | general | N/A | 2026-03-17 |
| Andrew Young | $4,253.46 | speaking | N/A | 2026-03-11 |
| Lisa Garcia | $116.20 | general | N/A | 2026-03-10 |
| Karen Harris | $34,760.95 | speaking | N/A | 2026-03-09 |
| Robert Johnson | $171.85 | meals | N/A | 2026-03-05 |
| Angela Stewart | $237.17 | meals | N/A | 2026-02-22 |
| Christine Edwards | $3,020.20 | travel | N/A | 2026-02-21 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | $4,654.93 | travel | N/A | 2026-02-17 |
| Gregory Evans | $4,493.91 | consulting | N/A | 2026-02-17 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | $761.27 | consulting | N/A | 2026-02-14 |
| Karen Harris | $2,365.63 | travel | N/A | 2026-02-12 |
| Rebecca Adams | $2,012.88 | travel | N/A | 2026-02-08 |
| Robert Johnson | $103.85 | meals | N/A | 2026-02-03 |
| Scott Collins | $137.87 | meals | N/A | 2026-01-30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vertex Pharmaceuticals pay Internal Medicine doctors?
According to CMS Open Payments data, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has made $1,388,998.06 in payments to Internal Medicine physicians across 185 transactions. The average payment is $7,508.10. These payments include consulting fees, speaking engagements, meals, research funding, and other transfers of value required to be reported under the Sunshine Act.
Which Internal Medicine doctors receive the most from Vertex Pharmaceuticals?
The top Internal Medicine physician receiving payments from Vertex Pharmaceuticals is Charles Baker, with $174,454.86 across 1 transactions. View the full ranking table above for all Internal Medicine doctors paid by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Why does Vertex Pharmaceuticals target Internal Medicine specialists?
Pharmaceutical companies target medical specialties related to their product portfolio. Vertex Pharmaceuticals's payments to Internal Medicine doctors likely relate to drugs or devices used in internal medicine practice. These payments can include advisory board fees, clinical trial funding, and educational speaking engagements.
Should I be concerned if my Internal Medicine doctor takes money from Vertex Pharmaceuticals?
Payment from Vertex Pharmaceuticals to a Internal Medicine 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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals products are being prescribed. Transparency helps patients have informed conversations with their physicians.
How does Vertex Pharmaceuticals's Internal Medicine spending compare to other pharma companies?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals has spent $1,388,998.06 on Internal Medicine physicians. To compare with other pharmaceutical companies, visit the Internal Medicine 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.