Rheumatology in Salisbury, NC
1 verified rheumatology doctor in Salisbury.
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
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Dr. Rakesh Patel, DO
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $406,870 (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.
$406,870
Total received
182
Transactions
23
Paying companies
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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.
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Payments to Rakesh Patel do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.