Rheumatology Pharmaceutical Payments in Michigan
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Rheumatology physicians practicing in Michigan. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Rheumatology Payment Summary in Michigan
- Total Payments: $908,740.34
- Total Transactions: 59
- Number of Rheumatology Doctors: 59
- Average Per Physician: $15,402.38
Understanding Rheumatology Payments in Michigan
Michigan has 59 Rheumatology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $908,740.34. The average Rheumatology doctor in Michigan receives $15,402.38 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Rheumatology specialists in Michigan 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 Michigan by Pharma Payments
The following Rheumatology physicians in Michigan have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Garcia | Grand Rapids | $274,486.60 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | Flint | $133,568.39 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | Lansing | $88,412.94 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Detroit | $87,438.44 | 1 |
| David Kim | Grand Rapids | $34,967.32 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | Lansing | $31,565.50 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Flint | $29,590.93 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | Grand Rapids | $29,239.48 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | Grand Rapids | $27,825.11 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Grand Rapids | $23,969.32 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Flint | $23,407.75 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Detroit | $21,263.43 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | Ann Arbor | $20,362.94 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Lansing | $20,217.54 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | Grand Rapids | $17,287.02 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Flint | $5,983.75 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Detroit | $4,565.42 | 1 |
| Nicole Lopez | Ann Arbor | $4,499.22 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | Flint | $3,112.79 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | Detroit | $2,618.86 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Lansing | $2,580.08 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Flint | $2,232.09 | 1 |
| William Lee | Ann Arbor | $2,072.82 | 1 |
| Amy Phillips | Ann Arbor | $1,824.61 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Detroit | $1,722.61 | 1 |
Rheumatology Payments by City in Michigan
Geographic breakdown of Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments within Michigan:
- Grand Rapids: 16 physicians, $410.4K total
- Flint: 11 physicians, $200.9K total
- Lansing: 12 physicians, $145.8K total
- Detroit: 11 physicians, $121.4K total
- Ann Arbor: 9 physicians, $30.3K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Rheumatology doctors in Michigan receive?
Rheumatology physicians in Michigan have received $908,740.34 in pharmaceutical payments across 59 transactions. There are 59 Rheumatology doctors in Michigan who have received payments, with an average of $15,402.38 per physician.
Which Rheumatology doctors in Michigan receive the most pharma payments?
The top Rheumatology physician in Michigan by pharmaceutical payments is Lisa Garcia in Grand Rapids, with $274,486.60 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Rheumatology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Michigan?
The average Rheumatology physician in Michigan receives $15,402.38 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 Michigan have the most Rheumatology pharma payments?
The top city for Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments in Michigan is Grand Rapids with $410.4K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Michigan compare to other states for Rheumatology pharma payments?
Visit the Rheumatology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Michigan 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.