Physician profile

Derek A Lafont

Medical · Augusta, GA

NPI 1013980184

$24,259.58

in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025

74 companies · $5,257 in 2025

The $5,257 reported for 2025 was more than what 98% of Medical providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $213).

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Payments by year

General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.

What the payments were for

Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.

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Payment typeAmount (2023-2025)
Food and Beverage$11,466.70
Long Term Medical Supply Or Device Loan$2,163.62
Compensation For Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty Or As A Speaker At A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program$2,092.50
Education$1,095.99
Consulting Fee$960.00
Travel and Lodging$579.80

Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.

Who reported paying

General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.

CompanyGeneral paymentsYearsTop products
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $3,627.24 2021-2025
Seagen INC. $3,134.62 2021-2025 Tukysa, Padcev, Adcetris
Pfizer INC. $2,604.89 2022-2025
Janssen Biotech, INC. $1,023.74 2021-2025 Darzalex, Tecvayli, Erleada
Daiichi Sankyo INC. $981.30 2021-2025 Enhertu, Injectafer, Vanflyta
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $863.05 2021-2025 Calquence, Tagrisso, Lynparza
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $769.40 2021-2025 Keytruda, Welireg, Lynparza
Incyte Corporation $750.84 2021-2025 Jakafi, Monjuvi, Pemazyre
Genzyme Corporation $655.34 2021-2025
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $650.45 2021-2025 Opdivo, Opdualag
Genentech USA, INC. $585.68 2021-2025 Avastin, Alecensa, Tecentriq
Astellas Pharma US INC $564.26 2021-2025 Vyloy, Xospata, Xtandi
Gilead Sciences, INC. $505.64 2021-2025 Trodelvy
Exelixis INC. $414.38 2021-2025 Cabometyx
Celgene Corporation $406.52 2021-2024 Reblozyl, Opdualag, Pomalyst
Show all 74 companies
CompanyGeneral paymentsYearsTop products
Lilly USA, LLC $385.71 2021-2025 Verzenio, Jaypirca, Retevmo
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. $338.97 2021-2025 Libtayo, Lynozyfic
Stemline Therapeutics INC. $326.70 2023-2025 Orserdu, Elzonris
Abbvie INC. $321.04 2021-2025
Taiho Oncology, INC. $295.06 2022-2025
Pharmacyclics LLC, An Abbvie Company $269.90 2021-2023 Imbruvica, Epkinly
Glaxosmithkline, LLC. $252.04 2022-2025 Ojjaara, Jemperli, Zejula
Puma Biotechnology, INC. $235.89 2021-2025 Nerlynx
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. $227.68 2022-2025
Eisai INC. $211.98 2021-2025
Array Biopharma INC $204.83 2021-2025 Braftovi, Mektovi, Lorbrena
Kite Pharma, INC. $202.64 2021-2025 Yescarta
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. $167.98 2021-2025
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. $157.61 2021-2025 Fruzaqla, Iclusig
Acrotech Biopharma INC. $155.42 2021-2025 Beleodaq
Karyopharm Therapeutics INC. $143.63 2021-2024 Xpovio
Beone Medicines USA, INC. $136.71 2025 Brukinsa, Tevimbra
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals INC. $134.20 2021-2025 Qinlock, Tgct
Tersera Therapeutics LLC $133.59 2021-2025 Quzyttir
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, INC. $133.30 2021-2025 Fotivda
Blueprint Medicines Corporation $128.87 2021-2025 Ayvakit
Genmab U.S., INC. $109.29 2023-2025 Epkinly
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC $107.70 2021-2024
G1 Therapeutics, INC. $106.97 2022-2023 Cosela
Emd Serono, INC. $101.71 2023-2025 Bavencio
Beigene USA, INC. $98.93 2022-2024 Brukinsa
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC $96.24 2022-2025 Onivyde, Somatuline Depot
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. $95.41 2021-2025
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, INC. $94.41 2021-2024 Rezlidhia, Tavalisse
Adc Therapeutics America, INC. $86.21 2022-2025
Mirati Therapeutics, INC. $85.85 2023-2024 Krazati
Tg Therapeutics, INC. $81.57 2021-2023
Sobi, INC $77.89 2024-2025
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics INC. $77.36 2022-2025 Monoferric
Geron Corporation $67.84 2025 Rytelo
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. $67.42 2022-2024 Ultomiris
Coherus Oncology, INC. $67.12 2021-2024
Iovance Biotherapeutics, INC. $62.90 2025 Amtagvi
Epizyme, INC. $57.72 2021-2022
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, INC. $54.36 2024 Pedmark
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, INC. $46.29 2024-2025 Danziten, Vivimusta
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals INC. $45.29 2023-2024 Rolvedon
Heron Therapeutics, INC. $40.41 2023 Cinvanti
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC $40.03 2024 Stimufend
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation $39.80 2021-2022
Morphosys, US INC. $38.34 2021-2022
Pharmaessentia USA Corporation $38.25 2022-2025 Besremi
Cti Biopharma Corp. $36.87 2022-2023 Vonjo
Amgen INC. $33.54 2023 Lumakras, Blincyto, Kyprolis
Eusa Pharma (US) LLC $29.22 2022
Verity Pharmaceuticals INC. $25.07 2025 Trelstar
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. $22.54 2024 Orgovyx
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, INC. $20.83 2025
Amag Pharmaceuticals, INC. $19.69 2022
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. $19.53 2023 Precisetumor
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC $19.09 2024 Avastin
Immunocore Limited $19.05 2025 Kimmtrak
Secura Bio, INC. $15.42 2022
Myovant Sciences INC. $12.32 2022

Drugs and devices associated with these payments

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Payment summary

Derek A Lafont

$24,259.58

in general payments reported 2019-2025

Years
2021-2025
Top company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Context
The $5,257 reported for 2025 was more than what 98% of Medical providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $213).

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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025. Payments are legal and often routine.

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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.