General Surgery Pharmaceutical Payments in Pennsylvania
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to General Surgery physicians practicing in Pennsylvania. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
General Surgery Payment Summary in Pennsylvania
- Total Payments: $192,673.03
- Total Transactions: 11
- Number of General Surgery Doctors: 11
- Average Per Physician: $17,515.73
Understanding General Surgery Payments in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 11 General Surgery physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $192,673.03. The average General Surgery doctor in Pennsylvania receives $17,515.73 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for General Surgery specialists in Pennsylvania 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 General Surgery Physicians in Pennsylvania by Pharma Payments
The following General Surgery physicians in Pennsylvania have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Thompson | Philadelphia | $164,400.28 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Harrisburg | $10,678.43 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Pittsburgh | $10,295.00 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Harrisburg | $2,321.07 | 1 |
| Daniel White | Allentown | $1,534.71 | 1 |
| Amy Phillips | Harrisburg | $1,344.72 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | Harrisburg | $1,004.72 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Harrisburg | $525.16 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | Allentown | $221.59 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | Harrisburg | $174.42 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | Allentown | $172.93 | 1 |
General Surgery Payments by City in Pennsylvania
Geographic breakdown of General Surgery pharmaceutical payments within Pennsylvania:
- Philadelphia: 1 physicians, $164.4K total
- Harrisburg: 6 physicians, $16.0K total
- Pittsburgh: 1 physicians, $10.3K total
- Allentown: 3 physicians, $1.9K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do General Surgery doctors in Pennsylvania receive?
General Surgery physicians in Pennsylvania have received $192,673.03 in pharmaceutical payments across 11 transactions. There are 11 General Surgery doctors in Pennsylvania who have received payments, with an average of $17,515.73 per physician.
Which General Surgery doctors in Pennsylvania receive the most pharma payments?
The top General Surgery physician in Pennsylvania by pharmaceutical payments is Emily Thompson in Philadelphia, with $164,400.28 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my General Surgery doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Pennsylvania?
The average General Surgery physician in Pennsylvania receives $17,515.73 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 Pennsylvania have the most General Surgery pharma payments?
The top city for General Surgery pharmaceutical payments in Pennsylvania is Philadelphia with $164.4K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for General Surgery pharma payments?
Visit the General Surgery specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Pennsylvania 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.