Dollars for Docs: Talk With Your Doctor
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This database was last updated in October 2019 and should only be used as a historical snapshot. Newer data is available at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Payments site.
ProPublica's Dollars for Docs database lets you search for payments to U.S.-based doctors made by pharmaceutical and medical device companies between August 2013 and December 2018. The disclosure of these payments is required under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, a provision of the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
About This Information
- The information that appears here comes directly from the federal government. Companies must attest to its accuracy, and doctors have the ability to contest information they believe is in error.
- This site includes payments for such activities as speaking, consulting, meals, travel and royalties. It does not include payments for clinical research.
- It is legal for companies to make payments to doctors as long as the payments are not a kickback or inducement to use their products.
- Some doctors say collaborative relationships, particularly those involving research, are necessary to develop new treatments and cures. But many ethicists have raised questions about the payments, and studies show that they may influence doctors' prescribing decisions.
- Only you can decide if this matters to you and if so, whether you want to talk with your doctor about it. If you plan to talk with your doctor (or if you already have), please help us by filling out this short survey: propub.li/participate-d4d
Preparing for Your Conversation
If you decide you'd like to talk to your doctor about this, please keep in mind:
- Many health care professionals in our database have similar names, so you should start by asking your doctor if the person mentioned in this payment record is really him/her.
- Your doctor may not know he or she is listed as receiving payments, especially if the payments are small. You can direct your doctor to this site (the URL will be printed at the top of the payment record) or directly to the government's site here: https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/physician/411316
- Some doctors are happy to discuss this information with you. Others might not be. The best approach is to ask questions and to not be accusatory.
Questions You Might Want to Ask
- Is this you?
- What type of work do you do with these companies?
- Have you prescribed me any drugs that are manufactured by companies you've taken payments from?
- Are there non-drug alternatives that I may want to consider first?
- Are there less expensive generic alternatives to the drugs you have prescribed?
- What devices have you used in my care that are manufactured by companies you've taken payments from?
Dollars for Docs: Talk With Your Doctor
https://projects.propublica.org/docdollars/doctors/pid/411316
This database was last updated in October 2019 and should only be used as a historical snapshot. Newer data is available at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Payments site.
SARAH WINTER
Listed Specialty: Dentist, General Practice
4020 CHINO HILLS PKWY, SUITE A, CHINO HILLS, CA, 91709
2018 Payments: At a Glance
20
payments
$12,798
payment total
1
company paid this doctor
Types of Payments
| Category | Payments | Payment Value |
|---|---|---|
Gift |
20 | $12,798 |
Drugs & Devices in 2018
Totals listed below account for all payments from that mention this product. Beginning in 2016, the government began classifying products as drugs, devices, biologics or medical supplies. Below, you will see drugs (drugs and biologics) and devices (devices and medical supplies). If a payment record mentions more than one product, the entire value will be included in each of those products. When no products are listed, they are not included in the list below.
| Product Name | Product Type | Payments† |
|---|---|---|
HONIGUM PRO LIGHT |
device |
$3,576 |
STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX TIPS |
device |
$3,006 |
STATUSBLUE MIXSTAR |
device |
$2,920 |
HONIGUM PRO HEAVY MIXSTAR |
device |
$2,879 |
STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX CANISTER |
device |
$2,218 |
TEMPOCEM ID |
device |
$1,984 |
LUXATEMP AUTOMIX TIPS |
device |
$1,786 |
PERMACEM 2.0 - TRANSPARENT |
device |
$1,761 |
HONIGUM PRO AUTOMIX HEAVY |
device |
$1,669 |
LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A2 |
device |
$1,528 |
TEMPOCEM ID SMARTMIX |
device |
$1,526 |
LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A1 |
device |
$1,478 |
HONIGUM AUTOMIX TIPS |
device |
$1,462 |
SMARTMIX MIXING TIPS |
device |
$1,298 |
LUXABITE REFILL KIT |
device |
$1,266 |
O-BITE |
device |
$1,266 |
ENDO TIP-M REFILL PACK |
device |
$1,145 |
LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX B1 |
device |
$1,034 |
LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX BL |
device |
$1,034 |
MIXSTAR BLUE TIPS |
device |
$1,034 |
| † May not add up to dollar total at top of page, since a payment record may not be associated with any product or can be associated with several products. | ||
For ease of printing, only the 20 drugs and devices with the highest payments are displayed. For a complete list, please visit: https://projects.propublica.org/docdollars/doctors/pid/411316
Payment Details
All payments are displayed, the largest appearing on top.
| When | How Much | Related To | What For | From | Third Party Payee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2018 | $1,034 | MIXSTAR BLUE TIPS STATUSBLUE MIXSTAR LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX B1 LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX BL LUXATEMP AUTOMIX TIPS | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $994 | HONIGUM PRO MONO AUTOMIX HONIGUM PRO LIGHT 50ML HONIGUM PRO PUTTY TEMPOCEM ID HONIGUM PRO HEAVY MIXSTAR | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jul 10, 2018 | $982 | HONIGUM PRO HEAVY MIXSTAR HONIGUM PRO LIGHT HONIGUM AUTOMIX TIPS (PK 50) INTRA-ORAL TIPS - HONIGUM AUTOMIX MONO (50PK) STATUSBLUE MIXSTAR | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Sep 18, 2018 | $934 | HONIGUM PRO QUADFAST HEAVY MIXSTAR HONIGUM PRO QUADFAST LIGHT HONIGUM AUTOMIX TIPS INTRA-ORAL TIPS MIXSTAR WHITE TIPS | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $925 | HONIGUM PRO HEAVY HONIGUM PRO LIGHT STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX CANISTER STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX TIPS LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A1 | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| May 15, 2018 | $903 | HONIGUM PRO HEAVY MIXSTAR HONIGUM PRO AUTOMIX HEAVY HONIGUM PRO LIGHT STATUSBLUE MIXSTAR STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX TIPS | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| May 15, 2018 | $776 | LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A2 PERMACEM 2.0 - TRANSPARENT ENDO TIP-M REFILL PACK SMARTMIX MIXING TIPS (PERMACEM 50 PK) | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jun 12, 2018 | $766 | HONIGUM PRO AUTOMIX HEAVY HONIGUM PRO LIGHT HONIGUM AUTOMIX TIPS (50PK) INTRA-ORAL TIPS - HONIGUM AUTOMIX MONO STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX CANISTER | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $752 | LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A2 LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A3 LUXATEMP AUTOMIX TIPS LUXAFLOW ULTRA REFILL KIT - A1 LUXAFLOW ULTRA REFILL KIT - B1 | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jun 12, 2018 | $650 | STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX TIPS O-BITE LUXABITE REFILL KIT LUXATEMP AUTOMIX TIPS (PK 25) TEMPOCEM ID SMARTMIX | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Mar 24, 2018 | $617 | O-BITE LUXABITE REFILL KIT TEMPOCEM ID SMARTMIX PERMACEM 2.0 - TRANSPARENT SMARTMIX MIXING TIPS | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $604 | SMARTMIX TIPS PERMACEM 2.0 TRANSPARENT TEMPOCEM ID LUXACORE Z A3 SMARTMIX ECOSITE BOND | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jul 10, 2018 | $553 | LUXATEMP ULTRA AUTOMIX KIT - A1 LUXATEMP AUTOMIX TIPS (25) | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Mar 24, 2018 | $528 | HONIGUM AUTOMIX TIPS MIXSTAR MIXING TIPS AUOTMIX/INTRA-ORAL MIXING TIPS STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX CANISTER STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX TIPS | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jul 27, 2018 | $394 | ECOSITE SAFETIPS UNIVERSAL STATUSBLUE AUTOMIX HONIGUM PRO HEAVY AUTOMIX | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Sep 18, 2018 | $387 | LUXAFLOW ULTRA REFILL B1 LUXAGLAZE TEMPOCEM ID ECOSITE SYRINGE REFILL LIGHT | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Jun 12, 2018 | $369 | SMARTMIX MIXING TIPS PERMACEM 2.0 - TRANSPARENT ENDO TIP-M REFILL PACK AUTOMIX MIXING TIPS (PERMACEM PK 50) | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Mar 24, 2018 | $312 | SMARTMIX MIXING TIPS KOLORS CLEARSHIELD FLOURIDE VARNISH - WATERMELON 35PK KOLORS CLEARSHIELD FLOURIDE VARNISH - BUBBLEGUM 35PK KOLORS CLEARSHIELD FLOURIDE VARNISH - MINT 35PK KOLORS CLEARSHIELD FLOURIDE VARNISH - COOKIE DOUGH 35PK | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Feb 7, 2018 | $260 | LUXAFLOW SYRINGE TIPS TEMPOCEM ID SMARTMIX SMARTMIX MIXING TIPS (TEMPOCEM) | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC | |
| Mar 24, 2018 | $60 | KOLORZ CLEARSHIELD FLUORIDE VARNISH - CARAMEL | Gift | DMG AMERICA LLC |
Note: We have made some effort to normalize the data and eliminate duplicates, but the data is primarily as it has been reported by the companies to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. To purchase the normalized data, please visit the ProPublica Data Store. If you spot an error, please let us know at [email protected].
This site includes data published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on June 28, 2019.