Pediatrics Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Pediatrics physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Pediatrics Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $182,409.50
- Total Transactions: 14
- Number of Pediatrics Doctors: 14
- Average Per Physician: $13,029.25
Understanding Pediatrics Payments in California
California has 14 Pediatrics physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $182,409.50. The average Pediatrics doctor in California receives $13,029.25 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Pediatrics specialists in California are influenced by the presence of academic medical centers, research hospitals, and the density of pharmaceutical company operations in the state. States with major teaching hospitals and clinical trial sites tend to have higher per-physician payment averages.
Top Pediatrics Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Pediatrics physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Young | San Francisco | $132,442.68 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | San Francisco | $23,440.43 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | San Jose | $8,451.29 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Los Angeles | $7,676.85 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | Sacramento | $2,244.56 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | San Diego | $2,065.92 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | San Jose | $1,971.08 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | Los Angeles | $1,232.13 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | San Francisco | $1,181.19 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | San Francisco | $1,148.52 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | Sacramento | $237.80 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | Los Angeles | $156.47 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | Sacramento | $138.01 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Diego | $22.57 | 1 |
Pediatrics Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Pediatrics pharmaceutical payments within California:
- San Francisco: 4 physicians, $158.2K total
- San Jose: 2 physicians, $10.4K total
- Los Angeles: 3 physicians, $9.1K total
- Sacramento: 3 physicians, $2.6K total
- San Diego: 2 physicians, $2.1K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Pediatrics doctors in California receive?
Pediatrics physicians in California have received $182,409.50 in pharmaceutical payments across 14 transactions. There are 14 Pediatrics doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $13,029.25 per physician.
Which Pediatrics doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Pediatrics physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Andrew Young in San Francisco, with $132,442.68 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Pediatrics doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Pediatrics physician in California receives $13,029.25 in pharmaceutical payments. If your doctor's payments are significantly above this average, it may warrant a conversation about their financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies. However, payment does not imply wrongdoing.
Which cities in California have the most Pediatrics pharma payments?
The top city for Pediatrics pharmaceutical payments in California is San Francisco with $158.2K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does California compare to other states for Pediatrics pharma payments?
Visit the Pediatrics specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare California with other states for overall pharmaceutical payment volumes.
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Data from CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act). Payment does not imply wrongdoing. AI analysis is not medical or legal advice.