Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Payments in South Carolina
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Ophthalmology physicians practicing in South Carolina. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Ophthalmology Payment Summary in South Carolina
- Total Payments: $434,410.57
- Total Transactions: 38
- Number of Ophthalmology Doctors: 38
- Average Per Physician: $11,431.86
Understanding Ophthalmology Payments in South Carolina
South Carolina has 38 Ophthalmology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $434,410.57. The average Ophthalmology doctor in South Carolina receives $11,431.86 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology Physicians in South Carolina by Pharma Payments
The following Ophthalmology physicians in South Carolina have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Harris | City | $88,120.79 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | City | $65,451.64 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | City | $62,412.40 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | City | $29,869.63 | 1 |
| Lisa Garcia | City | $24,829.17 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | City | $23,643.74 | 1 |
| Richard Brown | City | $21,333.38 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | City | $17,338.89 | 1 |
| David Kim | City | $17,145.32 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | City | $14,798.18 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | City | $13,389.56 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | City | $13,334.98 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | City | $12,170.46 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | City | $7,697.74 | 1 |
| Amy Phillips | City | $5,387.44 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | City | $2,805.90 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | City | $2,760.32 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | City | $2,463.58 | 1 |
| Timothy Rogers | City | $1,926.66 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $1,765.96 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | City | $1,764.60 | 1 |
| Daniel White | City | $1,277.57 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $641.66 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | City | $232.35 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $224.49 | 1 |
Ophthalmology Payments by City in South Carolina
Geographic breakdown of Ophthalmology pharmaceutical payments within South Carolina:
- City: 38 physicians, $434.4K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Ophthalmology doctors in South Carolina receive?
Ophthalmology physicians in South Carolina have received $434,410.57 in pharmaceutical payments across 38 transactions. There are 38 Ophthalmology doctors in South Carolina who have received payments, with an average of $11,431.86 per physician.
Which Ophthalmology doctors in South Carolina receive the most pharma payments?
The top Ophthalmology physician in South Carolina by pharmaceutical payments is Karen Harris in City, with $88,120.79 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Ophthalmology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for South Carolina?
The average Ophthalmology physician in South Carolina receives $11,431.86 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 Ophthalmology pharma payments?
The top city for Ophthalmology pharmaceutical payments in South Carolina is City with $434.4K 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 Ophthalmology pharma payments?
Visit the Ophthalmology 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.