Rheumatology in South Charleston, WV
3 verified rheumatology doctors in South Charleston.
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
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Dr. Thomas Howard, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $114.87 (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.
$114.87
Total received
5
Transactions
4
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 54th percentile of that group.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Thomas Howard do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Michael Istfan, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $4,593 (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.
$4,593
Total received
262
Transactions
17
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 88th percentile of that group.
Benchmark reflects doctors we've analyzed, not all US rheumatology doctors.
Payments to Michael Istfan do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.
Dr. Suzanne Gharib, MD
Rheumatology
CMS Open Payments· $593,862 (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.
$593,862
Total received
372
Transactions
20
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 Suzanne Gharib do not imply any wrongdoing. Many are meals, education, or research support.