Rheumatology in Altamonte Springs, FL
3 verified rheumatology doctors in Altamonte Springs.
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
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Dr. Jeffrey Elston, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $377.03 (2023)
Industry Payments (2023)
Reported by drug and device makers to CMS Open Payments. These payments are legal and disclosed — shown as context, not a judgment.
$377.03
Total received
16
Transactions
8
Paying companies
Top paying companies
Among the 6,451 rheumatology doctors we've analyzed, about 56% received any industry payment (median $958 among those who did). This doctor's total ranks around the 63th percentile of that group.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Jeffrey Elston do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Howard Buchoff, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $14.52 (2023)
Industry Payments (2023)
Reported by drug and device makers to CMS Open Payments. These payments are legal and disclosed — shown as context, not a judgment.
$14.52
Total received
1
Transactions
1
Paying companies
Top paying companies
Among the 6,451 rheumatology doctors we've analyzed, about 56% received any industry payment (median $958 among those who did). This doctor's total is on the lower end — around the 44th percentile of that group.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Howard Buchoff do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Jose Martinez, DO
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $12,089 (2023)
Industry Payments (2023)
Reported by drug and device makers to CMS Open Payments. These payments are legal and disclosed — shown as context, not a judgment.
$12,089
Total received
30
Transactions
8
Paying companies
Top paying companies
Among the 6,451 rheumatology doctors we've analyzed, about 56% received any industry payment (median $958 among those who did). This doctor's total is higher than 91% of that group — among the highest recipients.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Jose Martinez do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.