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Dr. Ira Schmelkin, MD (he/him) is a Gastroenterologist in Westfield, MA with over 18 years of experience. What is your opinion of Dr. Ira Schmelkin, MD? Rate this provider below so other people can make informed decision.
Gender
Male
Experience
Over 18 Years of Experience
Languages Spoken
English
Accepted Insurances
Medicare
Payments Received
Many providers receive payments from medical companies such as pharmaceutical companies and medical device companies. These payments can range from small amounts for meals to large consulting fees. We provide this information in order to make healthcare system more transparent. Between 2014 and 2020 Dr. Ira Schmelkin, MD has received over $214,625 which includes payments from the following companies:
$153,157.43 from Covidien LP
$29,542.48 from FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11,940.06 from Given Imaging, Inc.
$10,643.95 from Allergan Inc.
$5,498.07 from Actavis Pharma Inc
$1,586.49 from Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$382.68 from Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$368.71 from Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd
$302.99 from AbbVie, Inc.
$239.27 from Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$213.71 from Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$161.37 from Gilead Sciences Inc
$132.92 from Janssen Products, LP
$101.09 from Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
$83.84 from Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$67.33 from Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$58.21 from Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$53.32 from Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$41.42 from Cook Incorporated
$39.45 from Shire North American Group Inc
Payments received by Dr. Ira Schmelkin, MD were from the following categories:
$171,861.15 Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
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