Physician profile

David B Sanford

Hematology & Oncology · Houston, TX

NPI 1629039342

$4,588.51

in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025

53 companies · $2,445 in 2025

The $2,445 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Hematology & Oncology provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $686).

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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$3,211.08
Grant$235.20
Education$75.56

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
Janssen Biotech, INC. $539.82 2019-2025 Rybrevant, Darzalex, Erleada
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $504.27 2019-2025 Opdivo, Opdualag
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $282.89 2023-2025 Imfinzi, Enhertu, Lynparza
Abbvie INC. $235.20 2025
Pfizer INC. $186.92 2019-2025
Springworks Therapeutics, INC. $165.77 2024-2025 Ogsiveo, Gomekli
Beigene USA, INC. $156.87 2023-2025 Brukinsa
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $156.08 2020-2025 Keytruda, Lynparza, Welireg
Celgene Corporation $147.08 2022-2025 Reblozyl, Onureg
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $136.32 2019-2025
Glaxosmithkline, LLC. $122.40 2024-2025 Ojjaara, Blenrep
Kite Pharma, INC. $109.95 2020-2025 Yescarta
Incyte Corporation $100.32 2024-2025 Jakafi, Niktimvo, Monjuvi
Tersera Therapeutics LLC $93.53 2025 Xermelo, Zoladex
Genzyme Corporation $92.10 2020-2025
Show all 53 companies
CompanyGeneral paymentsYearsTop products
Astellas Pharma US INC $91.31 2019-2025 Vyloy
Daiichi Sankyo INC. $83.78 2024-2025 Enhertu
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, INC. $82.89 2019-2025 Rezlidhia, Gavreto, Tavalisse
Gilead Sciences, INC. $77.71 2019-2025 Trodelvy
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. $75.82 2025
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. $75.56 2024 Empaveli
Sobi, INC $62.11 2025
Geron Corporation $61.36 2025 Rytelo
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals INC. $61.34 2025 Rolvedon
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, INC. $59.48 2022-2025
Sirtex Medical INC $56.46 2023-2025 Sir-Spheres Microspheres
Tempus Ai, INC $51.92 2024-2025 Xt Cdx
Secura Bio, INC. $48.78 2020-2024 Copiktra
Beone Medicines USA, INC. $48.64 2025 Brukinsa
Eisai INC. $43.93 2021-2025
Stemline Therapeutics INC. $41.55 2024-2025 Orserdu
Corcept Therapeutics $39.75 2025 Korlym
Lilly USA, LLC $38.35 2020-2025 Verzenio, Jaypirca
Exelixis INC. $36.73 2024-2025 Cabometyx
Pharmaessentia USA Corporation $30.50 2024 Besremi
Boston Scientific Corporation $28.94 2025 Therasphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 Gbq
Taiho Oncology, INC. $27.83 2024
Agios Pharmaceuticals, INC. $27.77 2019-2025 Pyrukynd
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, INC. $27.05 2025
Recordati_rare_diseases_inc. $25.17 2025 Enjaymo
Verity Pharmaceuticals INC. $22.91 2022
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. $22.81 2025 Orgovyx
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. $22.54 2022
Genentech USA, INC. $21.96 2025 Venclexta
Adc Therapeutics America, INC. $21.58 2023
Pharmacyclics LLC, An Abbvie Company $21.45 2019
Puma Biotechnology, INC. $20.41 2025
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC $19.97 2025
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. $18.93 2024 Alunbrig
Acceleron Pharma, INC. $17.61 2020
Caris Mpi, INC. $16.19 2025 Mi Cancer Seek
Karyopharm Therapeutics INC. $14.06 2025 Xpovio
Amgen INC. $13.84 2019

Drugs and devices associated with these payments

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Payment summary

David B Sanford

$4,588.51

in general payments reported 2019-2025

Years
2019-2025
Top company
Janssen Biotech, INC.
Context
The $2,445 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Hematology & Oncology provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $686).

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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.