Pulmonology Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Pulmonology physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Pulmonology Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $568,463.91
- Total Transactions: 41
- Number of Pulmonology Doctors: 41
- Average Per Physician: $13,864.97
Understanding Pulmonology Payments in California
California has 41 Pulmonology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $568,463.91. The average Pulmonology doctor in California receives $13,864.97 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Pulmonology 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 Pulmonology Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Pulmonology physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Turner | San Jose | $391,344.80 | 1 |
| Lisa Garcia | San Francisco | $38,960.05 | 1 |
| Daniel White | San Diego | $30,652.57 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | San Francisco | $16,857.84 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | San Diego | $11,331.05 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | San Jose | $9,733.71 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | Sacramento | $8,158.37 | 1 |
| Steven Green | Los Angeles | $5,142.71 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Los Angeles | $4,374.64 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | San Diego | $4,356.68 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | San Diego | $4,302.78 | 1 |
| James Wilson | San Jose | $4,039.13 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | San Diego | $3,998.47 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Los Angeles | $3,879.56 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | San Diego | $3,456.33 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | San Jose | $3,388.64 | 1 |
| Mark Perez | San Jose | $3,302.00 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | San Jose | $2,851.80 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | San Diego | $2,435.45 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | San Diego | $2,012.52 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | San Jose | $1,975.32 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | San Francisco | $1,807.30 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Sacramento | $1,695.69 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | Los Angeles | $1,357.24 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | San Jose | $1,181.85 | 1 |
Pulmonology Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Pulmonology pharmaceutical payments within California:
- San Jose: 12 physicians, $420.2K total
- San Diego: 11 physicians, $63.0K total
- San Francisco: 9 physicians, $59.9K total
- Los Angeles: 4 physicians, $14.8K total
- Sacramento: 5 physicians, $10.6K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Pulmonology doctors in California receive?
Pulmonology physicians in California have received $568,463.91 in pharmaceutical payments across 41 transactions. There are 41 Pulmonology doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $13,864.97 per physician.
Which Pulmonology doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Pulmonology physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Paul Turner in San Jose, with $391,344.80 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Pulmonology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Pulmonology physician in California receives $13,864.97 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 Pulmonology pharma payments?
The top city for Pulmonology pharmaceutical payments in California is San Jose with $420.2K 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 Pulmonology pharma payments?
Visit the Pulmonology 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.