Nephrology Pharmaceutical Payments in South Carolina
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Nephrology physicians practicing in South Carolina. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Nephrology Payment Summary in South Carolina
- Total Payments: $268,283.45
- Total Transactions: 18
- Number of Nephrology Doctors: 18
- Average Per Physician: $14,904.64
Understanding Nephrology Payments in South Carolina
South Carolina has 18 Nephrology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $268,283.45. The average Nephrology doctor in South Carolina receives $14,904.64 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Nephrology specialists in South Carolina 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 Nephrology Physicians in South Carolina by Pharma Payments
The following Nephrology physicians in South Carolina have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Garcia | City | $175,343.66 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | City | $31,555.71 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | City | $21,320.36 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | City | $20,707.76 | 1 |
| Gregory Evans | City | $5,595.99 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | City | $4,130.36 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $2,276.41 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | City | $1,784.59 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $1,540.60 | 1 |
| James Wilson | City | $1,122.93 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | City | $1,086.51 | 1 |
| Steven Green | City | $724.38 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | City | $583.81 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | City | $213.21 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | City | $161.64 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | City | $65.47 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | City | $50.16 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | City | $19.90 | 1 |
Nephrology Payments by City in South Carolina
Geographic breakdown of Nephrology pharmaceutical payments within South Carolina:
- City: 18 physicians, $268.3K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Nephrology doctors in South Carolina receive?
Nephrology physicians in South Carolina have received $268,283.45 in pharmaceutical payments across 18 transactions. There are 18 Nephrology doctors in South Carolina who have received payments, with an average of $14,904.64 per physician.
Which Nephrology doctors in South Carolina receive the most pharma payments?
The top Nephrology physician in South Carolina by pharmaceutical payments is Lisa Garcia in City, with $175,343.66 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Nephrology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for South Carolina?
The average Nephrology physician in South Carolina receives $14,904.64 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 South Carolina have the most Nephrology pharma payments?
The top city for Nephrology pharmaceutical payments in South Carolina is City with $268.3K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does South Carolina compare to other states for Nephrology pharma payments?
Visit the Nephrology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare South Carolina 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.