Radiologist compensation dropped in 2012 compared to 2011, according to a survey conducted by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA).
Median compensation for interventional radiologists in 2012 was $485,277, a decrease of 1.4% compared to $492,102 in 2011. For noninterventional radiologists, median compensation in 2012 was $459,186, a decrease of 0.4% compared to $461,250 in 2011.
The downward trend interrupted gains that had begun in 2009, according to the survey. Overall, between 2009 and 2012, interventional radiologists saw increases of 1.5%, for a change of $7,277, while noninterventional radiologists saw increases of 4.8%, for a change of $21,071.
The survey found that 79% of specialties experienced increases in compensation, with the overall weighted average from the 2011 survey to the 2012 survey at approximately 2.8%, according to AMGA. Compensation for primary care specialties increased by about 4% on average, while compensation for other medical specialties increased by 2.8% and for surgical specialties by 3.4%, the association said.
Median physician compensation, 2009-2012
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The following specialties saw the highest compensation growth between 2009 and 2012:
- Ophthalmology: 14.2% ($46,603)
- Dermatology: 13.3% ($46,744)
- Hypertension and nephrology: 12.9% ($31,885)
- Urgent care: 12.3% ($26,520)
- Gastroenterology: 11.7% ($45,735)
The survey is based on a questionnaire that AMGA sent to medical groups across the U.S. in January. The survey was compiled from data submitted by 225 medical groups. These medical practices reported 55,800 providers, for an average of 249 providers per group, AMGA said.
