Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Payments in Pennsylvania
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Ophthalmology physicians practicing in Pennsylvania. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Ophthalmology Payment Summary in Pennsylvania
- Total Payments: $342,620.85
- Total Transactions: 39
- Number of Ophthalmology Doctors: 39
- Average Per Physician: $8,785.15
Understanding Ophthalmology Payments in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 39 Ophthalmology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $342,620.85. The average Ophthalmology doctor in Pennsylvania receives $8,785.15 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Ophthalmology specialists in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania by Pharma Payments
The following Ophthalmology physicians in Pennsylvania have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Cook | Pittsburgh | $193,469.08 | 1 |
| Gregory Evans | Pittsburgh | $22,794.89 | 1 |
| Daniel White | Pittsburgh | $22,310.97 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Philadelphia | $17,198.24 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Erie | $13,327.00 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | Erie | $10,100.91 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | Erie | $10,061.05 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Roberts | Erie | $6,250.91 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | Allentown | $6,213.92 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | Philadelphia | $5,690.76 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | Harrisburg | $4,363.36 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Pittsburgh | $3,962.66 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Allentown | $3,512.09 | 1 |
| Amanda Lewis | Allentown | $3,492.47 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | Philadelphia | $3,349.09 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Pittsburgh | $2,555.09 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | Pittsburgh | $2,016.10 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Philadelphia | $1,831.98 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | Pittsburgh | $1,629.24 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Erie | $1,386.41 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Erie | $1,273.32 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | Pittsburgh | $1,143.89 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | Pittsburgh | $915.14 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Philadelphia | $711.25 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | Allentown | $621.20 | 1 |
Ophthalmology Payments by City in Pennsylvania
Geographic breakdown of Ophthalmology pharmaceutical payments within Pennsylvania:
- Pittsburgh: 10 physicians, $250.8K total
- Erie: 7 physicians, $42.8K total
- Philadelphia: 7 physicians, $29.0K total
- Allentown: 9 physicians, $15.0K total
- Harrisburg: 6 physicians, $5.1K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Ophthalmology doctors in Pennsylvania receive?
Ophthalmology physicians in Pennsylvania have received $342,620.85 in pharmaceutical payments across 39 transactions. There are 39 Ophthalmology doctors in Pennsylvania who have received payments, with an average of $8,785.15 per physician.
Which Ophthalmology doctors in Pennsylvania receive the most pharma payments?
The top Ophthalmology physician in Pennsylvania by pharmaceutical payments is Benjamin Cook in Pittsburgh, with $193,469.08 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Ophthalmology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Pennsylvania?
The average Ophthalmology physician in Pennsylvania receives $8,785.15 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 Pennsylvania have the most Ophthalmology pharma payments?
The top city for Ophthalmology pharmaceutical payments in Pennsylvania is Pittsburgh with $250.8K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states for Ophthalmology pharma payments?
Visit the Ophthalmology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Pennsylvania with other states for overall pharmaceutical payment volumes.
Related Reports
Data from CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act). Payment does not imply wrongdoing. AI analysis is not medical or legal advice.