DR. EDGAR A. BELARDO MARRERO D.D.S.
Prescription History 1003897521
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Guaynabo, PR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. EDGAR A. BELARDO MARRERO D.D.S., an active Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialist practicing in Guaynabo, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 130 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 58 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 PR PrescribersVs. PR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 58 | $3.99▼ below PR avg | ≈ Typical |
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. In 2024, this provider wrote 58 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about the same volume as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (53.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.99 per fill, versus $6.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 239 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Midazolam Hcl | 28 | $2.47▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Midazolam Hcl: Midazolam is used before surgery or a procedure. Show more ▾ It helps to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and to decrease your memory of the surgery or procedure. This medication may also be used to help with anesthesia or to sedate people who need a tube or machine to help with breathing. Midazolam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A short-acting hypnotic-sedative drug with anxiolytic and amnestic properties. It is used in dentistry, cardiac surgery, endoscopic procedures, as preanesthetic medication, and as an adjunct to local anesthesia. The short duration and cardiorespiratory stability makes it useful in poor-risk, elderly, and cardiac patients. It is water-soluble at pH less than 4 and lipid-soluble at physiological pH. In 2024, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Midazolam Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (132.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.47 per fill, versus $2.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 28 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Midazolam HclMidazolam Hcl/Pf | 19 | $2.55▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Midazolam Hcl: Midazolam is used before surgery or a procedure. Show more ▾ It helps to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and to decrease your memory of the surgery or procedure. This medication may also be used to help with anesthesia or to sedate people who need a tube or machine to help with breathing. Midazolam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Midazolam Hcl, about 12% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (159.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.55 per fill, versus $2.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 19 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 14 | $3.52▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (57.7). Medicare paid an average of $3.52 per fill, versus $12.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 18 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 | $8.68▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (33.2). Medicare paid an average of $8.68 per fill, versus $10.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 51 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. EDGAR A. BELARDO MARRERO D.D.S. 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery prescribing approach at this Guaynabo, PR 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 PR 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.
