DR. BRANDON JOSEPH SMITH MD, PHARMD
Prescription History 1003243213
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Pittsburgh, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. BRANDON JOSEPH SMITH MD, PHARMD, an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 159 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 51 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 51 | 57.0 | 1,660 | $9.91 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57.0 30-Day Fills 1,660 Days Supply About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 43 | 45.0 | 1,230 | $20.51 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 | 27.0 | 692 | $47.63 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.0 30-Day Fills 692 Days Supply About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. | |||||
| Ampicillin Sodium | 15 | 15.0 | 30 | $47.50▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 15.0 30-Day Fills 30 Days Supply About Ampicillin Sodium: Ampicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin that functions as an orally active broad-spectrum antibiotic. | |||||
| Cephalexin | 14 | 14.0 | 413 | $24.65 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 14.0 30-Day Fills 413 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| Daptomycin | 11 | 11.0 | 64 | $468.08▼ below PA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average PA prescriber Averages are among PA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the PA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the PA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 64 Days Supply About Daptomycin: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 months due to possible risk of serious side effects. A cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic that inhibits GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. BRANDON JOSEPH SMITH MD, PHARMD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Pittsburgh, PA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
