Physician profile

Shrinath Barathan

Nephrology (Internal Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA

NPI 1710912068

$18,045.02

in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025

48 companies · $2,709 in 2025

The $2,709 reported for 2025 was more than what 91% of Nephrology (Internal Medicine) providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $311).

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$7,090.82
Education$4.15

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
Glaxosmithkline, LLC. $5,184.08 2019-2025 Benlysta, Jesduvroq
Amgen INC. $2,011.62 2019-2025 Repatha, Otezla, Repatha
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $1,651.41 2019-2025 Farxiga, Lokelma, Breztri
Daiichi Sankyo INC. $1,184.37 2019-2025 Injectafer
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. $798.41 2019-2025 Jynarque, Voyxact
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. $611.89 2020-2025 Jardiance, Tradjenta, Synjardy
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $601.65 2022-2025
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. $570.53 2022-2025 Tarpeyo
Ardelyx, INC. $516.03 2023-2025 Ibsrela
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. $510.11 2020-2025 Terlivaz, Acthar
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. $419.00 2021-2025
Lilly USA, LLC $357.92 2019-2025 Mounjaro, Zepbound, Jardiance
Akebia Therapeutics INC $332.47 2019-2025 Vafseo, Auryxia
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC $278.44 2019-2025 Rayaldee
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. $277.03 2019-2025 Oxlumo, Amvuttra
Show all 48 companies
CompanyGeneral paymentsYearsTop products
Horizon Therapeutics Plc $258.72 2020-2023 Krystexxa
Vifor Pharma, INC. $256.83 2019-2025 Veltassa
Pfizer INC. $241.40 2020-2025
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. $210.31 2021-2025 Lupkynis
Amag Pharmaceuticals, INC. $167.91 2021-2022
Novo Nordisk INC $154.21 2020-2025 Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
Abbvie INC. $151.20 2021-2024
Travere Therapeutics, INC. $132.56 2023-2025 Filspari
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC $110.52 2019
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC $108.45 2020-2024 Xifaxan
Nestle Healthcare Nutrition INC. $85.57 2021-2022
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. $73.50 2019-2021
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. $68.89 2019-2022
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. $63.04 2025 Gemtesa
Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology INC $58.74 2025 Yorvipath
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US INC $53.05 2025 Quviviq, Tryvio
Kyowa Kirin, INC. $52.89 2023 Crysvita
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC $52.11 2019-2022
Ibsa Pharma INC. $47.96 2025 Flector, Licart, Tirosint
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. $38.43 2022
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $37.07 2020-2021
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. $36.23 2023 Purified Cortrophin Gel
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. $35.04 2025
Shield Therapeutics INC $32.67 2023 Accrufer
Genzyme Corporation $32.42 2019-2020
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, INC. $32.24 2020-2021
Exact Sciences Corporation $32.13 2025 Cologuard Collection Kit
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. $28.06 2025 Evkeeza
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, INC. $24.91 2021
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. $20.78 2024
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC $17.07 2019
Eisai INC. $13.86 2022
Radius Health, INC. $11.29 2019

Drugs and devices associated with these payments

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Payment summary

Shrinath Barathan

$18,045.02

in general payments reported 2019-2025

Years
2019-2025
Top company
Glaxosmithkline, LLC.
Context
The $2,709 reported for 2025 was more than what 91% of Nephrology (Internal Medicine) providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $311).

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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.