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Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD (he/him) is a Cardiologist in Metairie, LA with over 16 years of experience. What is your opinion of Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD? Rate this provider below so other people can make informed decision.
Gender
Male
Experience
Over 16 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. Orlando Deffer, MD has received over $9,052 which includes payments from the following companies:
$2,948.42 from Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$770.31 from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$650.62 from Gilead Sciences Inc
$559.22 from ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$514.69 from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$463.90 from Pfizer Inc.
$350.14 from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$295.92 from Allergan Inc.
$275.58 from Amgen Inc.
$265.54 from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$196.11 from Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$176.89 from Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$173.83 from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168.61 from Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$168.40 from Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$155.55 from sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
$127.52 from Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117.36 from Thoratec Corporation
$115.05 from E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80.13 from St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Payments received by Dr. Orlando Deffer, MD were from the following categories:
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