Rheumatology Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Rheumatology physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Rheumatology Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $682,239.30
- Total Transactions: 59
- Number of Rheumatology Doctors: 59
- Average Per Physician: $11,563.38
Understanding Rheumatology Payments in California
California has 59 Rheumatology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $682,239.30. The average Rheumatology doctor in California receives $11,563.38 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Rheumatology physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Martinez | San Francisco | $100,891.67 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | Los Angeles | $84,683.90 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | San Francisco | $60,652.46 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | Los Angeles | $50,480.44 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | Sacramento | $39,501.49 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | San Francisco | $32,006.43 | 1 |
| Emily Thompson | San Francisco | $30,715.44 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | Sacramento | $30,368.19 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Sacramento | $27,697.18 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | San Francisco | $23,450.28 | 1 |
| William Lee | San Diego | $21,571.98 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | Sacramento | $20,128.55 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | San Francisco | $19,084.40 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Jose | $17,938.54 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | San Diego | $16,246.75 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Diego | $14,558.57 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | San Francisco | $14,249.65 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | San Diego | $8,641.20 | 1 |
| Patricia Davis | Los Angeles | $8,436.37 | 1 |
| David Kim | Sacramento | $8,015.01 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | San Francisco | $7,034.35 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | San Jose | $4,650.57 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | San Francisco | $4,645.39 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Diego | $3,393.81 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | San Diego | $3,126.35 | 1 |
Rheumatology Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments within California:
- San Francisco: 18 physicians, $300.7K total
- Los Angeles: 12 physicians, $154.8K total
- Sacramento: 7 physicians, $130.1K total
- San Diego: 11 physicians, $69.9K total
- San Jose: 11 physicians, $26.8K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Rheumatology doctors in California receive?
Rheumatology physicians in California have received $682,239.30 in pharmaceutical payments across 59 transactions. There are 59 Rheumatology doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $11,563.38 per physician.
Which Rheumatology doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Rheumatology physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Maria Martinez in San Francisco, with $100,891.67 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Rheumatology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Rheumatology physician in California receives $11,563.38 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 Rheumatology pharma payments?
The top city for Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments in California is San Francisco with $300.7K 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 Rheumatology pharma payments?
Visit the Rheumatology 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.