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Joel Sarmiento
Pediatrics · Austin, TX · NPI 1790148708
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
$943.23
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $148 in 2025
The $148 reported for 2025 was more than what a typical Pediatrics provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $96.93).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Ironshore Pharmaceuticals INC. $184.52
- Cranial Technologies, INC $168.72
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, INC. $130.35
- Tris Pharma INC $107.87
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. $103.55
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $66.57
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Doc Band Jornay Pm Qelbree Gardasil 9 Azstarys Vaxneuvance Gardasil
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Joel Sarmiento 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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