General Surgery Pharmaceutical Payments in Tennessee
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to General Surgery physicians practicing in Tennessee. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
General Surgery Payment Summary in Tennessee
- Total Payments: $17,016.73
- Total Transactions: 5
- Number of General Surgery Doctors: 5
- Average Per Physician: $3,403.35
Understanding General Surgery Payments in Tennessee
Tennessee has 5 General Surgery physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $17,016.73. The average General Surgery doctor in Tennessee receives $3,403.35 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee by Pharma Payments
The following General Surgery physicians in Tennessee have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hill | City | $14,332.40 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | City | $1,548.85 | 1 |
| Emily Thompson | City | $1,058.86 | 1 |
| William Lee | City | $60.67 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | City | $15.95 | 1 |
General Surgery Payments by City in Tennessee
Geographic breakdown of General Surgery pharmaceutical payments within Tennessee:
- City: 5 physicians, $17.0K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do General Surgery doctors in Tennessee receive?
General Surgery physicians in Tennessee have received $17,016.73 in pharmaceutical payments across 5 transactions. There are 5 General Surgery doctors in Tennessee who have received payments, with an average of $3,403.35 per physician.
Which General Surgery doctors in Tennessee receive the most pharma payments?
The top General Surgery physician in Tennessee by pharmaceutical payments is Kevin Hill in City, with $14,332.40 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my General Surgery doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Tennessee?
The average General Surgery physician in Tennessee receives $3,403.35 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 Tennessee have the most General Surgery pharma payments?
The top city for General Surgery pharmaceutical payments in Tennessee is City with $17.0K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.