Cardiology Pharmaceutical Payments in Texas
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Cardiology physicians practicing in Texas. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Cardiology Payment Summary in Texas
- Total Payments: $537,259.98
- Total Transactions: 61
- Number of Cardiology Doctors: 61
- Average Per Physician: $8,807.54
Understanding Cardiology Payments in Texas
Texas has 61 Cardiology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $537,259.98. The average Cardiology doctor in Texas receives $8,807.54 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Cardiology specialists in Texas 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 Cardiology Physicians in Texas by Pharma Payments
The following Cardiology physicians in Texas have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Rodriguez | San Antonio | $146,768.04 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Fort Worth | $57,784.26 | 1 |
| William Lee | San Antonio | $29,576.66 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Houston | $24,794.58 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | Austin | $23,124.85 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | San Antonio | $21,157.07 | 1 |
| Maria Martinez | Austin | $19,939.21 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | San Antonio | $17,946.66 | 1 |
| Ashley Nelson | Dallas | $17,634.26 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Dallas | $16,737.96 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | Dallas | $15,045.16 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Austin | $14,998.62 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | Fort Worth | $14,493.99 | 1 |
| Gregory Evans | Dallas | $13,554.16 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Campbell | San Antonio | $12,739.91 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | Houston | $12,274.88 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | San Antonio | $11,662.56 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | San Antonio | $7,972.14 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | San Antonio | $5,306.41 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | San Antonio | $4,948.70 | 1 |
| James Wilson | San Antonio | $4,695.99 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | San Antonio | $3,557.84 | 1 |
| Catherine Morris | San Antonio | $3,505.41 | 1 |
| John Anderson | Austin | $3,315.35 | 1 |
| Patricia Davis | San Antonio | $3,256.01 | 1 |
Cardiology Payments by City in Texas
Geographic breakdown of Cardiology pharmaceutical payments within Texas:
- San Antonio: 17 physicians, $277.9K total
- Fort Worth: 9 physicians, $80.6K total
- Dallas: 11 physicians, $68.8K total
- Austin: 11 physicians, $65.5K total
- Houston: 13 physicians, $44.4K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Cardiology doctors in Texas receive?
Cardiology physicians in Texas have received $537,259.98 in pharmaceutical payments across 61 transactions. There are 61 Cardiology doctors in Texas who have received payments, with an average of $8,807.54 per physician.
Which Cardiology doctors in Texas receive the most pharma payments?
The top Cardiology physician in Texas by pharmaceutical payments is Michael Rodriguez in San Antonio, with $146,768.04 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Cardiology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Texas?
The average Cardiology physician in Texas receives $8,807.54 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 Texas have the most Cardiology pharma payments?
The top city for Cardiology pharmaceutical payments in Texas is San Antonio with $277.9K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Texas compare to other states for Cardiology pharma payments?
Visit the Cardiology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Texas 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.