Rheumatology Pharmaceutical Payments in Texas
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Rheumatology physicians practicing in Texas. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Rheumatology Payment Summary in Texas
- Total Payments: $809,972.91
- Total Transactions: 50
- Number of Rheumatology Doctors: 50
- Average Per Physician: $16,199.46
Understanding Rheumatology Payments in Texas
Texas has 50 Rheumatology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $809,972.91. The average Rheumatology doctor in Texas receives $16,199.46 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology Physicians in Texas by Pharma Payments
The following Rheumatology physicians in Texas have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Roberts | Houston | $308,080.83 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Austin | $100,627.02 | 1 |
| David Kim | Houston | $59,605.90 | 1 |
| Robert Johnson | San Antonio | $35,946.02 | 1 |
| Melissa Reed | Austin | $34,179.10 | 1 |
| Benjamin Cook | Fort Worth | $26,551.26 | 1 |
| Patricia Davis | San Antonio | $20,243.61 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | San Antonio | $20,149.22 | 1 |
| Joseph Carter | San Antonio | $19,769.02 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Fort Worth | $19,170.87 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | Austin | $16,309.11 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | Austin | $15,000.99 | 1 |
| Daniel White | Dallas | $14,155.33 | 1 |
| William Lee | Austin | $13,145.54 | 1 |
| Donna Morgan | Austin | $12,958.86 | 1 |
| Rebecca Adams | Austin | $12,712.57 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | Austin | $12,336.03 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | San Antonio | $11,359.41 | 1 |
| Paul Turner | San Antonio | $8,964.31 | 1 |
| Andrew Young | Fort Worth | $7,741.96 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | San Antonio | $6,721.20 | 1 |
| Jessica Moore | Austin | $4,698.81 | 1 |
| Thomas Miller | Fort Worth | $4,176.11 | 1 |
| Brian Wright | Fort Worth | $3,679.69 | 1 |
| Steven Green | Houston | $3,236.04 | 1 |
Rheumatology Payments by City in Texas
Geographic breakdown of Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments within Texas:
- Houston: 6 physicians, $372.6K total
- Austin: 13 physicians, $224.3K total
- San Antonio: 13 physicians, $131.2K total
- Fort Worth: 13 physicians, $65.4K total
- Dallas: 5 physicians, $16.5K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Rheumatology doctors in Texas receive?
Rheumatology physicians in Texas have received $809,972.91 in pharmaceutical payments across 50 transactions. There are 50 Rheumatology doctors in Texas who have received payments, with an average of $16,199.46 per physician.
Which Rheumatology doctors in Texas receive the most pharma payments?
The top Rheumatology physician in Texas by pharmaceutical payments is Elizabeth Roberts in Houston, with $308,080.83 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Rheumatology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Texas?
The average Rheumatology physician in Texas receives $16,199.46 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 Rheumatology pharma payments?
The top city for Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments in Texas is Houston with $372.6K 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 Rheumatology pharma payments?
Visit the Rheumatology 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.