Does Dr. NICHOLAS BALLARD have financial conflicts of interest?

Dr. NICHOLAS BALLARD (DO) has received a total of $238 in pharmaceutical and medical device industry funding between 2021 and 2024. This includes $238 in personal promotional payouts (consulting, meals, travel) and $0 in clinical research grants. Financial ties do not automatically imply conflict of interest, but are disclosed under the Sunshine Act.

Which pharmaceutical companies pay Dr. NICHOLAS BALLARD?

According to CMS Open Payments data, Dr. NICHOLAS BALLARD received funding from GLAXOSMITHKLINE ($125), MERCK SHARP & DOHME ($93), and CSL BEHRING ($20).

Does Dr. NICHOLAS BALLARD receive research grants or speaking fees?

Dr. NICHOLAS BALLARD has received $238 in general promotional payments (such as consulting honoraria, meals, and speaking fees) and $0 in clinical research grants.

DR. NICHOLAS BALLARD

DOReal-Time Hydrated

Specialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

Practice Location: AUGUSTA, ME 04330

NPI Number: 1144883356

LIFETIME INDUSTRY VALUE

$238

2021 – 2024 Cumulative

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Dr. BALLARD is a verified Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program practitioner based in AUGUSTA, ME.

Between 2021 and 2024, Dr. BALLARD had an overall industry promotional and research financial footprint of $238 as recorded in the federal CMS Open Payments database.

$238 was received in general payments, which include consultation fees, travel expenses, honoraria, and sponsored meals.
$0 was allocated to sponsored clinical trials and medical research activities.

Dr. BALLARD's primary funding source is GLAXOSMITHKLINE, which accounts for $125 (representing 52.6% of overall industry footprint).

Data coverage: 2021 – 2024 · Source: CMS Open Payments · CMS publishes each year's data around June 30 of the following year.

Payout Trend Over Time

General Payments

Research Funding

Top Funding Entities

Pharmaceutical & Device Manufacturers making direct payments

GLAXOSMITHKLINE

Rank 1

$125

52.6%

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

Rank 2

$93

39%

CSL BEHRING

Rank 3

$20

8.4%

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