General Surgery Pharmaceutical Payments in North Carolina
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to General Surgery physicians practicing in North Carolina. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
General Surgery Payment Summary in North Carolina
- Total Payments: $40,775.16
- Total Transactions: 5
- Number of General Surgery Doctors: 5
- Average Per Physician: $8,155.03
Understanding General Surgery Payments in North Carolina
North Carolina has 5 General Surgery physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $40,775.16. The average General Surgery doctor in North Carolina receives $8,155.03 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for General Surgery specialists in North Carolina 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 General Surgery Physicians in North Carolina by Pharma Payments
The following General Surgery physicians in North Carolina have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lopez | Greensboro | $26,866.12 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | Charlotte | $9,962.88 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Raleigh | $3,538.65 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | Winston-Salem | $370.41 | 1 |
| Mark Perez | Raleigh | $37.10 | 1 |
General Surgery Payments by City in North Carolina
Geographic breakdown of General Surgery pharmaceutical payments within North Carolina:
- Greensboro: 1 physicians, $26.9K total
- Charlotte: 1 physicians, $10.0K total
- Raleigh: 2 physicians, $3.6K total
- Winston-Salem: 1 physicians, $370 total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do General Surgery doctors in North Carolina receive?
General Surgery physicians in North Carolina have received $40,775.16 in pharmaceutical payments across 5 transactions. There are 5 General Surgery doctors in North Carolina who have received payments, with an average of $8,155.03 per physician.
Which General Surgery doctors in North Carolina receive the most pharma payments?
The top General Surgery physician in North Carolina by pharmaceutical payments is Nicole Lopez in Greensboro, with $26,866.12 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my General Surgery doctor's pharma payment amount normal for North Carolina?
The average General Surgery physician in North Carolina receives $8,155.03 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 North Carolina have the most General Surgery pharma payments?
The top city for General Surgery pharmaceutical payments in North Carolina is Greensboro with $26.9K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does North Carolina compare to other states for General Surgery pharma payments?
Visit the General Surgery specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare North Carolina 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.