MATTHEW KREWER OD
Prescription History 1003269721
Optometrist in Waterloo, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MATTHEW KREWER OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Waterloo, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 146 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, which accounts for 62 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 | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 62 | $11.71 | ▲ More than typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (33.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.71 per fill, versus $10.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 846 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Latanoprost | 27 | $16.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (125). Medicare paid an average of $16.35 per fill, versus $9.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 47.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,375 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 23 | $9.18▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (68.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.18 per fill, versus $16.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 23 | $6.21▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about a third of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (60.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.21 per fill, versus $14.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 11 | $27.02▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $27.02 per fill, versus $33.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 109 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MATTHEW KREWER OD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Optometrist prescribing approach at this Waterloo, IA 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 among IA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
