Orthopedic Surgery Pharmaceutical Payments in Pennsylvania
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Orthopedic Surgery physicians practicing in Pennsylvania. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Orthopedic Surgery Payment Summary in Pennsylvania
- Total Payments: $89,435.42
- Total Transactions: 9
- Number of Orthopedic Surgery Doctors: 9
- Average Per Physician: $9,937.27
Understanding Orthopedic Surgery Payments in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 9 Orthopedic Surgery physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $89,435.42. The average Orthopedic Surgery doctor in Pennsylvania receives $9,937.27 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Orthopedic Surgery 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 Orthopedic Surgery Physicians in Pennsylvania by Pharma Payments
The following Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Pennsylvania have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Baker | Harrisburg | $43,068.09 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Harrisburg | $12,100.15 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Erie | $8,431.94 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Pittsburgh | $7,764.36 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | Pittsburgh | $7,472.55 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | Allentown | $6,273.48 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Allentown | $3,047.24 | 1 |
| David Kim | Pittsburgh | $873.44 | 1 |
| James Wilson | Erie | $404.17 | 1 |
Orthopedic Surgery Payments by City in Pennsylvania
Geographic breakdown of Orthopedic Surgery pharmaceutical payments within Pennsylvania:
- Harrisburg: 2 physicians, $55.2K total
- Pittsburgh: 3 physicians, $16.1K total
- Allentown: 2 physicians, $9.3K total
- Erie: 2 physicians, $8.8K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Pennsylvania receive?
Orthopedic Surgery physicians in Pennsylvania have received $89,435.42 in pharmaceutical payments across 9 transactions. There are 9 Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Pennsylvania who have received payments, with an average of $9,937.27 per physician.
Which Orthopedic Surgery doctors in Pennsylvania receive the most pharma payments?
The top Orthopedic Surgery physician in Pennsylvania by pharmaceutical payments is Charles Baker in Harrisburg, with $43,068.09 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Orthopedic Surgery doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Pennsylvania?
The average Orthopedic Surgery physician in Pennsylvania receives $9,937.27 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 Orthopedic Surgery pharma payments?
The top city for Orthopedic Surgery pharmaceutical payments in Pennsylvania is Harrisburg with $55.2K 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 Orthopedic Surgery pharma payments?
Visit the Orthopedic Surgery specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Pennsylvania 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.