Internal Medicine Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Internal Medicine physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Internal Medicine Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $399,182.58
- Total Transactions: 36
- Number of Internal Medicine Doctors: 36
- Average Per Physician: $11,088.41
Understanding Internal Medicine Payments in California
California has 36 Internal Medicine physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $399,182.58. The average Internal Medicine doctor in California receives $11,088.41 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Internal Medicine physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie King | Los Angeles | $114,032.27 | 1 |
| John Anderson | San Jose | $29,869.47 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | Los Angeles | $29,697.02 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | San Jose | $26,876.93 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | San Jose | $23,653.59 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | San Francisco | $21,194.45 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Sacramento | $19,511.86 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | San Diego | $18,845.27 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | Los Angeles | $17,354.58 | 1 |
| James Wilson | San Diego | $16,501.24 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | San Diego | $15,191.32 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Los Angeles | $12,250.57 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | San Diego | $10,756.06 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Los Angeles | $8,772.00 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | San Diego | $7,943.44 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | San Francisco | $5,412.59 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | San Jose | $3,951.01 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | San Diego | $3,591.68 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Sacramento | $2,962.50 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Los Angeles | $2,333.37 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | Los Angeles | $2,158.91 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | San Francisco | $2,036.50 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | San Diego | $1,170.75 | 1 |
| Gregory Evans | Sacramento | $726.90 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | San Diego | $458.08 | 1 |
Internal Medicine Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments within California:
- Los Angeles: 9 physicians, $186.9K total
- San Jose: 9 physicians, $85.2K total
- San Diego: 9 physicians, $74.6K total
- San Francisco: 5 physicians, $29.1K total
- Sacramento: 4 physicians, $23.4K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Internal Medicine doctors in California receive?
Internal Medicine physicians in California have received $399,182.58 in pharmaceutical payments across 36 transactions. There are 36 Internal Medicine doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $11,088.41 per physician.
Which Internal Medicine doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Internal Medicine physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Stephanie King in Los Angeles, with $114,032.27 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Internal Medicine doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Internal Medicine physician in California receives $11,088.41 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 Internal Medicine pharma payments?
The top city for Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments in California is Los Angeles with $186.9K 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 Internal Medicine pharma payments?
Visit the Internal Medicine 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.