Orthopedic Surgery Pharmaceutical Payments in Massachusetts
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Orthopedic Surgery physicians practicing in Massachusetts. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Orthopedic Surgery Payment Summary in Massachusetts
- Total Payments: $36,609.64
- Total Transactions: 6
- Number of Orthopedic Surgery Doctors: 6
- Average Per Physician: $6,101.61
Understanding Orthopedic Surgery Payments in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 6 Orthopedic Surgery physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $36,609.64. The average Orthopedic Surgery doctor in Massachusetts receives $6,101.61 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Orthopedic Surgery specialists in Massachusetts 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 Orthopedic Surgery Physicians in Massachusetts by Pharma Payments
The following Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Massachusetts have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lopez | Springfield | $23,320.46 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | Lowell | $9,875.17 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Cambridge | $2,156.80 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | Springfield | $1,127.78 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Lowell | $76.84 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Worcester | $52.59 | 1 |
Orthopedic Surgery Payments by City in Massachusetts
Geographic breakdown of Orthopedic Surgery pharmaceutical payments within Massachusetts:
- Springfield: 2 physicians, $24.4K total
- Lowell: 2 physicians, $10.0K total
- Cambridge: 1 physicians, $2.2K total
- Worcester: 1 physicians, $53 total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Massachusetts receive?
Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Massachusetts have received $36,609.64 in pharmaceutical payments across 6 transactions. There are 6 Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Massachusetts who have received payments, with an average of $6,101.61 per physician.
Which Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Massachusetts receive the most pharma payments?
The top Orthopedic Surgery physician in Massachusetts by pharmaceutical payments is Nicole Lopez in Springfield, with $23,320.46 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Orthopedic Surgery doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Massachusetts?
The average Orthopedic Surgery physician in Massachusetts receives $6,101.61 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 Massachusetts have the most Orthopedic Surgery pharma payments?
The top city for Orthopedic Surgery pharmaceutical payments in Massachusetts is Springfield with $24.4K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Massachusetts compare to other states for Orthopedic Surgery pharma payments?
Visit the Orthopedic Surgery specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Massachusetts 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.