Interesting WaPo article on physician pay

The study authors took a unique approach, linking Medicare's registry of physicians (the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, or NPPES) to physicians' tax information with their NPIs and specialties. They analyzed more than 10 million tax records from 965,000 physicians over 13 years. They focused on “peak earning years”, ages 40-55. Radiation oncology fell 3rd on the list, at $709,000. Neurosurgeons (about $920,000) and orthopedic surgeons ($789,000) were 1st and 2nd. These 2... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Radiation Oncology Source Type: forums