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James W Baker
Colon & Rectal Surgery · Knoxville, TN · NPI 1093895393
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$638.32
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. $122.30
- Depuy Synthes Sales INC. $88.86
- Pfizer INC. $70.19
- Zyla Life Sciences, INC. $52.82
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. $48.05
- Covidien LP $34.45
Questions you might ask
- I saw James Baker 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.
Notes
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.
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