Internal Medicine Pharmaceutical Payments in Georgia
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Internal Medicine physicians practicing in Georgia. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Internal Medicine Payment Summary in Georgia
- Total Payments: $344,438.84
- Total Transactions: 49
- Number of Internal Medicine Doctors: 49
- Average Per Physician: $7,029.36
Understanding Internal Medicine Payments in Georgia
Georgia has 49 Internal Medicine physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $344,438.84. The average Internal Medicine doctor in Georgia receives $7,029.36 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 Georgia 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 Georgia by Pharma Payments
The following Internal Medicine physicians in Georgia have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Cook | Savannah | $75,468.24 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Savannah | $32,223.67 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Augusta | $22,712.18 | 1 |
| Emily Thompson | Athens | $22,095.68 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | Atlanta | $20,146.17 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Augusta | $19,921.91 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Savannah | $16,864.30 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | Augusta | $16,714.07 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Macon | $15,343.97 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Athens | $15,314.01 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | Augusta | $12,947.85 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | Macon | $12,164.04 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Atlanta | $11,822.05 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | Atlanta | $11,431.13 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | Athens | $5,438.71 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | Savannah | $5,117.73 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Savannah | $4,063.24 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Athens | $3,106.48 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | Savannah | $2,937.33 | 1 |
| Daniel White | Athens | $2,728.09 | 1 |
| William Lee | Augusta | $2,657.46 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | Macon | $1,980.76 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Augusta | $1,933.23 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Savannah | $1,326.50 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | Atlanta | $1,315.04 | 1 |
Internal Medicine Payments by City in Georgia
Geographic breakdown of Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments within Georgia:
- Savannah: 10 physicians, $138.2K total
- Augusta: 12 physicians, $78.5K total
- Athens: 11 physicians, $50.5K total
- Atlanta: 9 physicians, $46.6K total
- Macon: 7 physicians, $30.6K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Internal Medicine doctors in Georgia receive?
Internal Medicine physicians in Georgia have received $344,438.84 in pharmaceutical payments across 49 transactions. There are 49 Internal Medicine doctors in Georgia who have received payments, with an average of $7,029.36 per physician.
Which Internal Medicine doctors in Georgia receive the most pharma payments?
The top Internal Medicine physician in Georgia by pharmaceutical payments is Benjamin Cook in Savannah, with $75,468.24 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Internal Medicine doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Georgia?
The average Internal Medicine physician in Georgia receives $7,029.36 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 Georgia have the most Internal Medicine pharma payments?
The top city for Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments in Georgia is Savannah with $138.2K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Georgia 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 Georgia 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.