Dermatology Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Dermatology physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Dermatology Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $539,573.98
- Total Transactions: 33
- Number of Dermatology Doctors: 33
- Average Per Physician: $16,350.73
Understanding Dermatology Payments in California
California has 33 Dermatology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $539,573.98. The average Dermatology doctor in California receives $16,350.73 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Dermatology 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 Dermatology Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Dermatology physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rodriguez | San Jose | $281,837.25 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | San Francisco | $42,371.13 | 1 |
| Lisa Garcia | Los Angeles | $34,544.36 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | Sacramento | $24,405.86 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | Los Angeles | $18,700.31 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | San Diego | $18,019.73 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | San Jose | $17,326.79 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Los Angeles | $16,564.42 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | Sacramento | $15,393.58 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | San Diego | $10,807.19 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Sacramento | $10,043.04 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Los Angeles | $9,121.63 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | Sacramento | $5,815.43 | 1 |
| Steven Green | San Francisco | $4,996.67 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | San Jose | $4,825.63 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | San Jose | $4,599.90 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | San Jose | $3,558.83 | 1 |
| Lisa Garcia | San Francisco | $3,377.61 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | Los Angeles | $3,210.19 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | San Jose | $2,408.74 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Sacramento | $2,277.17 | 1 |
| Lisa Garcia | Los Angeles | $1,950.24 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Los Angeles | $1,313.14 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Sacramento | $698.24 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | Sacramento | $240.52 | 1 |
Dermatology Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Dermatology pharmaceutical payments within California:
- San Jose: 7 physicians, $314.8K total
- Los Angeles: 9 physicians, $85.6K total
- Sacramento: 9 physicians, $59.2K total
- San Francisco: 5 physicians, $51.1K total
- San Diego: 3 physicians, $28.9K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Dermatology doctors in California receive?
Dermatology physicians in California have received $539,573.98 in pharmaceutical payments across 33 transactions. There are 33 Dermatology doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $16,350.73 per physician.
Which Dermatology doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Dermatology physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Michael Rodriguez in San Jose, with $281,837.25 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Dermatology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Dermatology physician in California receives $16,350.73 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 California have the most Dermatology pharma payments?
The top city for Dermatology pharmaceutical payments in California is San Jose with $314.8K 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 Dermatology pharma payments?
Visit the Dermatology 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.