Rheumatology Pharmaceutical Payments in South Carolina
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Rheumatology physicians practicing in South Carolina. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Rheumatology Payment Summary in South Carolina
- Total Payments: $772,345.84
- Total Transactions: 65
- Number of Rheumatology Doctors: 65
- Average Per Physician: $11,882.24
Understanding Rheumatology Payments in South Carolina
South Carolina has 65 Rheumatology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $772,345.84. The average Rheumatology doctor in South Carolina receives $11,882.24 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology Physicians in South Carolina by Pharma Payments
The following Rheumatology physicians in South Carolina have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Taylor | City | $307,858.47 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | City | $34,685.54 | 1 |
| William Lee | City | $31,805.32 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $30,097.94 | 1 |
| Daniel White | City | $29,280.74 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | City | $26,848.52 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | City | $25,744.31 | 1 |
| Steven Green | City | $25,714.61 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | City | $19,009.78 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | City | $17,766.86 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | City | $16,342.05 | 1 |
| William Lee | City | $15,912.42 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | City | $15,886.51 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | City | $15,493.79 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | City | $15,380.90 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | City | $14,006.61 | 1 |
| Nicole Lopez | City | $13,333.95 | 1 |
| Sarah Chen | City | $9,892.19 | 1 |
| Scott Collins | City | $8,973.49 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | City | $7,223.63 | 1 |
| Daniel White | City | $6,848.19 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | City | $6,295.04 | 1 |
| Christopher Clark | City | $6,224.48 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | City | $6,082.48 | 1 |
| Lisa Garcia | City | $5,756.15 | 1 |
Rheumatology Payments by City in South Carolina
Geographic breakdown of Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments within South Carolina:
- City: 65 physicians, $772.3K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Rheumatology doctors in South Carolina receive?
Rheumatology physicians in South Carolina have received $772,345.84 in pharmaceutical payments across 65 transactions. There are 65 Rheumatology doctors in South Carolina who have received payments, with an average of $11,882.24 per physician.
Which Rheumatology doctors in South Carolina receive the most pharma payments?
The top Rheumatology physician in South Carolina by pharmaceutical payments is Susan Taylor in City, with $307,858.47 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Rheumatology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for South Carolina?
The average Rheumatology physician in South Carolina receives $11,882.24 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 Rheumatology pharma payments?
The top city for Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments in South Carolina is City with $772.3K 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 Rheumatology pharma payments?
Visit the Rheumatology 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.