Rheumatology Pharmaceutical Payments in Washington
This page provides a detailed analysis of pharmaceutical industry payments to Rheumatology physicians practicing in Washington. Combining specialty and geographic data reveals how pharmaceutical companies target specific types of doctors in particular regions.
Rheumatology Payment Summary in Washington
- Total Payments: $864,258.58
- Total Transactions: 34
- Number of Rheumatology Doctors: 34
- Average Per Physician: $25,419.37
Understanding Rheumatology Payments in Washington
Washington has 34 Rheumatology physicians who have received pharmaceutical industry payments totaling $864,258.58. The average Rheumatology doctor in Washington receives $25,419.37 in pharmaceutical payments, which patients can use as a benchmark when evaluating their own doctor's payment profile.
Payment patterns for Rheumatology specialists in Washington 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 Washington by Pharma Payments
The following Rheumatology physicians in Washington have received the highest total pharmaceutical payments:
| Physician | City | Total Payments | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Turner | City | $298,822.75 | 1 |
| Patricia Davis | City | $191,208.57 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | City | $102,171.24 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | City | $95,652.13 | 1 |
| Kevin Hill | City | $33,079.27 | 1 |
| Eric Sanchez | City | $27,193.30 | 1 |
| Laura Hall | City | $17,825.04 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | City | $15,409.14 | 1 |
| Michelle Scott | City | $14,970.45 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | City | $14,925.20 | 1 |
| Patricia Davis | City | $11,127.99 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | City | $8,795.11 | 1 |
| Christine Edwards | City | $7,331.39 | 1 |
| Steven Green | City | $4,193.92 | 1 |
| John Anderson | City | $3,613.32 | 1 |
| Susan Taylor | City | $3,061.57 | 1 |
| Stephanie King | City | $2,555.82 | 1 |
| Matthew Walker | City | $2,145.01 | 1 |
| Jennifer Patel | City | $2,005.34 | 1 |
| Rachel Parker | City | $1,874.17 | 1 |
| Karen Harris | City | $1,558.92 | 1 |
| Heather Mitchell | City | $1,533.99 | 1 |
| Steven Green | City | $1,169.45 | 1 |
| Charles Baker | City | $595.05 | 1 |
| Angela Stewart | City | $244.59 | 1 |
Rheumatology Payments by City in Washington
Geographic breakdown of Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments within Washington:
- City: 34 physicians, $864.3K total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pharma money do Rheumatology doctors in Washington receive?
Rheumatology physicians in Washington have received $864,258.58 in pharmaceutical payments across 34 transactions. There are 34 Rheumatology doctors in Washington who have received payments, with an average of $25,419.37 per physician.
Which Rheumatology doctors in Washington receive the most pharma payments?
The top Rheumatology physician in Washington by pharmaceutical payments is Paul Turner in City, with $298,822.75 in total payments. See the full ranking above.
Is my Rheumatology doctor's pharma payment amount normal for Washington?
The average Rheumatology physician in Washington receives $25,419.37 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 Washington have the most Rheumatology pharma payments?
The top city for Rheumatology pharmaceutical payments in Washington is City with $864.3K in total payments. Cities with major medical centers and teaching hospitals typically receive more pharmaceutical industry payments.
How does Washington compare to other states for Rheumatology pharma payments?
Visit the Rheumatology specialty page to see national comparisons, or browse the States page to compare Washington 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.