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DR. RITU CHANDRA MD
Prescription History 1003890849
Pediatrics in Phenix City, AL

NPI Status: Active since December 05, 2005

Contact Information

3700 S RAILROAD ST
SUITE A
PHENIX CITY, AL
ZIP 36867
Phone: (334) 664-0463
Fax: (334) 664-0466

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RITU CHANDRA MD, an active Pediatrics specialist practicing in Phenix City, AL. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 72 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clomipramine Hcl, which accounts for 19 claims alone.

Medication Index

Clomipramine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clomipramine HclSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 375
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.1
Peer Average Days Supply521
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,185.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$62.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$201.52

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A tricyclic antidepressant similar to IMIPRAMINE that selectively inhibits the uptake of serotonin in the brain. It is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and demethylated in the liver to form its primary active metabolite, desmethylclomipramine.

Therapeutic Applications

Clomipramine is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin, among others) in the brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 360
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills108.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,135
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $131.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.77

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.7
Peer Average Days Supply883
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,377.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$125.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.50

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,888
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $117.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.62

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
AL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills169.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,877
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $44.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.14

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. RITU CHANDRA MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Phenix City, AL.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Pediatrics** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.