DR. THOMAS CHI

MDReal-Time Hydrated
Specialty: Urology
Practice Location: BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
NPI Number: 1245360320
LIFETIME INDUSTRY VALUE
$162,546
2021 – 2024 Cumulative

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Dr. CHI is a verified Urology practitioner based in BIRMINGHAM, AL.

Between 2021 and 2024, Dr. CHI had an overall industry promotional and research financial footprint of $162,546 as recorded in the federal CMS Open Payments database.

  • $140,462 was received in general payments, which include consultation fees, travel expenses, honoraria, and sponsored meals.
  • $22,084 was allocated to sponsored clinical trials and medical research activities.

Dr. CHI's primary funding source is BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, which accounts for $63,529 (representing 39.1% 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
$84,949$42,474$0$84,9492021$16,6612022$29,3232023$31,6132024

Top Funding Entities

Pharmaceutical & Device Manufacturers making direct payments

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Rank 1
$63,529
39.1%
CALYXO
Rank 2
$30,926
19%
COOK INCORPORATED
Rank 3
$26,196
16.1%

General payments include consulting honoraria, promotional speaking fees, meals, travel, educational materials, and entertainment offsets.

PROMOTIONAL COUNT
Active
ESTIMATED COMPLIANCE RISK
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