Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Payments in California
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Ophthalmology physicians practicing in California. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Ophthalmology Payment Summary in California
- Total Payments: $186,626.37
- Total Transactions: 31
- Number of Ophthalmology Doctors: 31
- Average Per Physician: $6,020.21
Understanding Ophthalmology Payments in California
California has 31 Ophthalmology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $186,626.37. The average Ophthalmology doctor in California receives $6,020.21 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology Physicians in California by Pharma Payments
The following Ophthalmology physicians in California have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Martinez | San Francisco | $31,602.71 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | San Diego | $26,893.86 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | Sacramento | $26,153.81 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Sacramento | $25,292.03 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Los Angeles | $18,635.23 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | San Jose | $12,311.48 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | Los Angeles | $8,810.35 | 1 |
| James Wilson | San Diego | $6,829.55 | 1 |
| Daniel White | Sacramento | $6,634.33 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Los Angeles | $5,976.86 | 1 |
| Amy Phillips | Los Angeles | $4,860.70 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Sacramento | $3,452.50 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Los Angeles | $2,742.83 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | San Francisco | $1,828.00 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | San Diego | $1,468.96 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | San Jose | $751.93 | 1 |
| Gregory Evans | San Jose | $718.63 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Sacramento | $236.98 | 1 |
| Steven Green | Los Angeles | $224.74 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Los Angeles | $201.32 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | San Jose | $180.92 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | San Jose | $175.02 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | San Francisco | $154.10 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | San Diego | $91.11 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Los Angeles | $80.17 | 1 |
Ophthalmology Payments by City in California
Geographic breakdown of Ophthalmology pharmaceutical payments within California:
- Sacramento: 8 physicians, $61.9K total
- Los Angeles: 9 physicians, $41.6K total
- San Diego: 6 physicians, $35.4K total
- San Francisco: 3 physicians, $33.6K total
- San Jose: 5 physicians, $14.1K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Ophthalmology doctors in California receive?
Ophthalmology physicians in California have received $186,626.37 in pharmaceutical payments across 31 transactions. There are 31 Ophthalmology doctors in California who have received payments, with an average of $6,020.21 per physician.
Which Ophthalmology doctors in California receive the most pharma payments?
The top Ophthalmology physician in California by pharmaceutical payments is Maria Martinez in San Francisco, with $31,602.71 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Ophthalmology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for California?
The average Ophthalmology physician in California receives $6,020.21 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 Ophthalmology pharma payments?
The top city for Ophthalmology pharmaceutical payments in California is Sacramento with $61.9K 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 Ophthalmology pharma payments?
Visit the Ophthalmology 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.