Orthopedists earn an average of $497,000, making them the second-highest-paid specialists after plastic surgeons, who earn $501,000.
Here are key traits of the top physician earners:
- High patient volume
- Offer diversified services
- Adjust to provide better-reimbursed services
- Pay attention to their service contracts and negotiate them upward
- Become “rainmakers” for their organizations
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