TheStreet analyzed data from ZipRecruiter and Medscape to determine the characteristics of top-earning physicians.
Here are the key insights to know:
1. Higher-earning physicians see more patients.
2. Diversifying services provided such as offering medical consulting services or appearing on media platforms can lead to higher incomes.
3. Some physicians make larger salaries through transitioning from a general practitioner to a higher-paying specialty.
4. Higher-earning physicians tend to negotiate higher-earning service contracts.