Rare Disease Pharmaceutical Payments in Massachusetts
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Rare Disease physicians practicing in Massachusetts. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Rare Disease Payment Summary in Massachusetts
- Total Payments: $66,389.24
- Total Transactions: 11
- Number of Rare Disease Doctors: 11
- Average Per Physician: $6,035.39
Understanding Rare Disease Payments in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 11 Rare Disease physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $66,389.24. The average Rare Disease doctor in Massachusetts receives $6,035.39 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Rare Disease 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 Rare Disease Physicians in Massachusetts by Pharma Payments
The following Rare Disease physicians in Massachusetts have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Chen | Boston | $18,480.23 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | Springfield | $15,933.50 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | Worcester | $11,989.21 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | Lowell | $5,391.61 | 1 |
| Amy Phillips | Cambridge | $4,611.67 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Boston | $3,152.69 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Worcester | $2,391.22 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | Springfield | $1,935.10 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | Cambridge | $1,822.72 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Springfield | $434.04 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | Worcester | $247.25 | 1 |
Rare Disease Payments by City in Massachusetts
Geographic breakdown of Rare Disease pharmaceutical payments within Massachusetts:
- Boston: 2 physicians, $21.6K total
- Springfield: 3 physicians, $18.3K total
- Worcester: 3 physicians, $14.6K total
- Cambridge: 2 physicians, $6.4K total
- Lowell: 1 physicians, $5.4K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Rare Disease doctors in Massachusetts receive?
Rare Disease physicians in Massachusetts have received $66,389.24 in pharmaceutical payments across 11 transactions. There are 11 Rare Disease doctors in Massachusetts who have received payments, with an average of $6,035.39 per physician.
Which Rare Disease doctors in Massachusetts receive the most pharma payments?
The top Rare Disease physician in Massachusetts by pharmaceutical payments is Sarah Chen in Boston, with $18,480.23 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Rare Disease doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Massachusetts?
The average Rare Disease physician in Massachusetts receives $6,035.39 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 Rare Disease pharma payments?
The top city for Rare Disease pharmaceutical payments in Massachusetts is Boston with $21.6K 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 Rare Disease pharma payments?
Visit the Rare Disease 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.