Cardiology Pharmaceutical Payments in Michigan
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Cardiology physicians practicing in Michigan. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Cardiology Payment Summary in Michigan
- Total Payments: $500,898.59
- Total Transactions: 46
- Number of Cardiology Doctors: 46
- Average Per Physician: $10,889.10
Understanding Cardiology Payments in Michigan
Michigan has 46 Cardiology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $500,898.59. The average Cardiology doctor in Michigan receives $10,889.10 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Cardiology specialists in Michigan 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 Cardiology Physicians in Michigan by Pharma Payments
The following Cardiology physicians in Michigan have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Nelson | Flint | $129,618.49 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Detroit | $64,811.45 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Ann Arbor | $46,992.53 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Flint | $42,038.77 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Ann Arbor | $38,429.72 | 1 |
| Amy Phillips | Ann Arbor | $32,066.31 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Ann Arbor | $18,410.08 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Flint | $15,556.56 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Flint | $15,406.73 | 1 |
| Nicole Lopez | Grand Rapids | $13,531.70 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Grand Rapids | $13,222.17 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Flint | $11,754.36 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Grand Rapids | $10,403.87 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | Detroit | $7,735.60 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | Grand Rapids | $5,855.63 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Detroit | $5,101.54 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Detroit | $4,743.77 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Ann Arbor | $2,645.54 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Grand Rapids | $2,581.18 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Grand Rapids | $2,570.52 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Lansing | $2,177.99 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Detroit | $2,129.07 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | Grand Rapids | $2,096.37 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Grand Rapids | $1,831.50 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Detroit | $1,699.33 | 1 |
Cardiology Payments by City in Michigan
Geographic breakdown of Cardiology pharmaceutical payments within Michigan:
- Flint: 9 physicians, $216.3K total
- Ann Arbor: 11 physicians, $139.5K total
- Detroit: 9 physicians, $87.4K total
- Grand Rapids: 12 physicians, $53.6K total
- Lansing: 5 physicians, $4.1K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Cardiology doctors in Michigan receive?
Cardiology physicians in Michigan have received $500,898.59 in pharmaceutical payments across 46 transactions. There are 46 Cardiology doctors in Michigan who have received payments, with an average of $10,889.10 per physician.
Which Cardiology doctors in Michigan receive the most pharma payments?
The top Cardiology physician in Michigan by pharmaceutical payments is Ashley Nelson in Flint, with $129,618.49 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Cardiology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Michigan?
The average Cardiology physician in Michigan receives $10,889.10 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 Michigan have the most Cardiology pharma payments?
The top city for Cardiology pharmaceutical payments in Michigan is Flint with $216.3K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Michigan compare to other states for Cardiology pharma payments?
Visit the Cardiology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Michigan 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.