Internal Medicine Pharmaceutical Payments in Massachusetts
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Internal Medicine physicians practicing in Massachusetts. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Internal Medicine Payment Summary in Massachusetts
- Total Payments: $450,835.50
- Total Transactions: 42
- Number of Internal Medicine Doctors: 42
- Average Per Physician: $10,734.18
Understanding Internal Medicine Payments in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 42 Internal Medicine physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $450,835.50. The average Internal Medicine doctor in Massachusetts receives $10,734.18 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts by Pharma Payments
The following Internal Medicine physicians in Massachusetts have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rodriguez | Cambridge | $109,767.80 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Springfield | $62,594.78 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Cambridge | $52,855.02 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Boston | $34,212.74 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Springfield | $26,968.88 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | Boston | $26,151.79 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Boston | $23,356.38 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Cambridge | $15,424.06 | 1 |
| Mark Perez | Springfield | $14,589.95 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Worcester | $12,357.92 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Springfield | $12,240.03 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | Springfield | $12,137.80 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | Springfield | $4,762.70 | 1 |
| Daniel White | Lowell | $4,351.21 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Springfield | $3,793.72 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Cambridge | $3,677.91 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | Springfield | $3,444.84 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | Springfield | $3,416.43 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | Lowell | $2,997.99 | 1 |
| Mark Perez | Boston | $2,880.23 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | Lowell | $2,530.81 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Springfield | $2,462.55 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | Worcester | $2,355.50 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | Lowell | $2,045.13 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | Cambridge | $1,822.54 | 1 |
Internal Medicine Payments by City in Massachusetts
Geographic breakdown of Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments within Massachusetts:
- Cambridge: 7 physicians, $183.8K total
- Springfield: 12 physicians, $146.8K total
- Boston: 8 physicians, $90.1K total
- Worcester: 7 physicians, $17.7K total
- Lowell: 8 physicians, $12.4K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Internal Medicine doctors in Massachusetts receive?
Internal Medicine physicians in Massachusetts have received $450,835.50 in pharmaceutical payments across 42 transactions. There are 42 Internal Medicine doctors in Massachusetts who have received payments, with an average of $10,734.18 per physician.
Which Internal Medicine doctors in Massachusetts receive the most pharma payments?
The top Internal Medicine physician in Massachusetts by pharmaceutical payments is Michael Rodriguez in Cambridge, with $109,767.80 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Internal Medicine doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Massachusetts?
The average Internal Medicine physician in Massachusetts receives $10,734.18 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 Massachusetts have the most Internal Medicine pharma payments?
The top city for Internal Medicine pharmaceutical payments in Massachusetts is Cambridge with $183.8K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.