Cardiology Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Cardiology physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Cardiology Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $645,916.17
- Total Transactions: 50
- Number of Cardiology Doctors: 50
- Average Per Physician: $12,918.32
Understanding Cardiology Payments in California
California has 50 Cardiology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $645,916.17. The average Cardiology doctor in California receives $12,918.32 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Cardiology specialists in California 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 Cardiology Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Cardiology physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Martinez | San Francisco | $203,874.93 | 1 |
| Emily Thompson | Sacramento | $156,585.61 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | San Jose | $36,657.31 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | San Jose | $30,818.47 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Sacramento | $23,493.91 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | San Diego | $23,030.67 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Los Angeles | $22,437.96 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Los Angeles | $20,002.20 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | Sacramento | $18,759.74 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | San Francisco | $14,696.56 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | San Diego | $12,520.97 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | San Diego | $11,533.24 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Los Angeles | $10,586.88 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | San Jose | $10,479.83 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | San Francisco | $7,903.03 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Sacramento | $5,053.95 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | San Francisco | $4,926.23 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Diego | $4,431.54 | 1 |
| Gregory Evans | Sacramento | $4,232.87 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | San Francisco | $3,176.17 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Diego | $2,247.85 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | Los Angeles | $2,208.19 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | Los Angeles | $2,064.40 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | Los Angeles | $1,898.17 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | San Francisco | $1,678.31 | 1 |
Cardiology Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Cardiology pharmaceutical payments within California:
- San Francisco: 10 physicians, $238.0K total
- Sacramento: 7 physicians, $208.5K total
- San Jose: 11 physicians, $81.5K total
- Los Angeles: 13 physicians, $63.7K total
- San Diego: 9 physicians, $54.2K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Cardiology doctors in California receive?
Cardiology physicians in California have received $645,916.17 in pharmaceutical payments across 50 transactions. There are 50 Cardiology doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $12,918.32 per physician.
Which Cardiology doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Cardiology physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Maria Martinez in San Francisco, with $203,874.93 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Cardiology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Cardiology physician in California receives $12,918.32 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 California have the most Cardiology pharma payments?
The top city for Cardiology pharmaceutical payments in California is San Francisco with $238.0K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does California compare to other states for Cardiology pharma payments?
Visit the Cardiology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare California 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.