Rheumatology in Lake Charles, LA
3 verified rheumatology doctors in Lake Charles.
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
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Dr. Justin Lyman, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $381.77 (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.
$381.77
Total received
18
Transactions
7
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 64th percentile of that group.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Justin Lyman do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Enrique Mendez, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $359,746 (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.
$359,746
Total received
262
Transactions
23
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 99% of that group — among the highest recipients.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Enrique Mendez do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Gurjot Basra, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $23,913 (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.
$23,913
Total received
120
Transactions
14
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 93% of that group — among the highest recipients.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Gurjot Basra do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.