Physician profile
Sean Patrick Polster
NPI 1144666348
$4,067.67
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
4 companies · $357 in 2025
The $357 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Neurological Surgery provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $604).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2022: $19.50 · 2023: $475 · 2024: $3,217 · 2025: $357.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Consulting Fee: $4,048.
View as a table
| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Consulting Fee | $4,048.17 |
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.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | $2,000.00 | 2024 | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | $1,573.17 | 2024-2025 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $475.00 | 2023 | |
| Zimvie INC. | $19.50 | 2022 |
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Sean Polster listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Share this page
Keep an eye on this page
Get an email when the next June refresh changes this page. No account needed.
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.