General Surgery Pharmaceutical Payments in South Carolina
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to General Surgery physicians practicing in South Carolina. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
General Surgery Payment Summary in South Carolina
- Total Payments: $34,532.47
- Total Transactions: 9
- Number of General Surgery Doctors: 9
- Average Per Physician: $3,836.94
Understanding General Surgery Payments in South Carolina
South Carolina has 9 General Surgery physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $34,532.47. The average General Surgery doctor in South Carolina receives $3,836.94 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 South 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 South Carolina by Pharma Payments
The following General Surgery physicians in South Carolina have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Lewis | City | $14,941.16 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | City | $9,787.71 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | City | $8,069.02 | 1 |
| Michael Rodriguez | City | $699.17 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | City | $488.14 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | City | $165.95 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | City | $159.45 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | City | $113.91 | 1 |
| James Wilson | City | $107.96 | 1 |
General Surgery Payments by City in South Carolina
Geographic breakdown of General Surgery pharmaceutical payments within South Carolina:
- City: 9 physicians, $34.5K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do General Surgery doctors in South Carolina receive?
General Surgery physicians in South Carolina have received $34,532.47 in pharmaceutical payments across 9 transactions. There are 9 General Surgery doctors in South Carolina who have received payments, with an average of $3,836.94 per physician.
Which General Surgery doctors in South Carolina receive the most pharma payments?
The top General Surgery physician in South Carolina by pharmaceutical payments is Amanda Lewis in City, with $14,941.16 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my General Surgery doctor's pharma payment amount normal for South Carolina?
The average General Surgery physician in South Carolina receives $3,836.94 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 South Carolina have the most General Surgery pharma payments?
The top city for General Surgery pharmaceutical payments in South Carolina is City with $34.5K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does South 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 South 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.