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Rheumatology in Cypress, TX

3 verified rheumatology doctors in Cypress.

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissue.

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Dr. Asif Cochinwala, MD

Rheumatology

21 yrs NPPES
NPI 1245212521
21212 NORTHWEST FWY STE 375, Cypress, TX 77429(832) 237-0400
NPPES public registryAccepts Medicare (2024)
CMS Open Payments· $936.98 (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.

$936.98

Total received

41

Transactions

11

Paying companies

Top paying companies

UCB, Inc.$303.27
Amgen Inc.$207.12
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.$106.48
Sandoz Inc.$82.07
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION$67.37
AbbVie Inc.$45.67

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 72th percentile of that group.

Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.

Payments to Asif Cochinwala do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.

Dr. Gabriela Nicola, MD

Rheumatology

18 yrs NPPES
NPI 1164674628
25282 NORTHWEST FWY, SUITE 200, Cypress, TX 77429(281) 737-2165
NPPES public registryAccepts Medicare (2024)
CMS Open Payments· $579.35 (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.

$579.35

Total received

29

Transactions

11

Paying companies

Top paying companies

Novo Nordisk Inc$156.35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP$93.88
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.$92.21
Dexcom, Inc.$56.07
Lilly USA, LLC$46.30
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.$40.45

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 67th percentile of that group.

Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.

Payments to Gabriela Nicola do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.

Dr. Jaya Sonkar, MD

Rheumatology

11 yrs NPPES
NPI 1871976563
21216 NORTHWEST FWY STE 230, Cypress, TX 77429(409) 276-5595
NPPES public registryAccepts Medicare (2024)
CMS Open Payments· $252.65 (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.

$252.65

Total received

13

Transactions

7

Paying companies

Top paying companies

UCB, Inc.$62.40
Amgen Inc.$52.72
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.$43.75
Pfizer Inc.$34.88
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.$23.45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.$19.39

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 61th percentile of that group.

Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.

Payments to Jaya Sonkar do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.

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