ASHLEY BEHRENS M.D.
Prescription History 1003909698
Ophthalmology in Baltimore, MD

NPI Status: Active since October 02, 2006

Contact Information

600 N. WOLFE STREET
BALTIMORE, MD
ZIP 21287
Phone: (410) 502-0461

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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 ASHLEY BEHRENS M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,357 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, which accounts for 350 claims alone.


Azasite

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 483
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$360.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Azelastine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Azelastine HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 132
30-Day Fills 193.2
Days Supply 5,636
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,336
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 355.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,459.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.30

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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms.

Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 570
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,021
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,307.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$153.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$345.12

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Combigan

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.5
Days Supply 679
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,200
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,778.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$222.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$453.20

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Cyclosporine

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 46.5
Days Supply 1,380
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,018
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,353.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$476.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$398.00

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Difluprednate

Generic Formulation: DifluprednateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 253
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.2
Peer Average Days Supply618
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,967.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$151.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$170.61

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 swelling and pain after eye surgery. It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 60.7
Days Supply 1,789
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills185.8
Peer Average Days Supply5,563
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $961.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.15

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 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). 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.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 990
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.6
Peer Average Days Supply440
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $690.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.41

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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. 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.

Epinastine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Epinastine HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 24.3
Days Supply 685
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply795
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,312.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$72.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$91.02

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 an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis).

Erythromycin

Generic Formulation: Erythromycin BaseSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 121
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.5
Peer Average Days Supply531
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $346.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.58

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

Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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.

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Generic Formulation: Ketorolac TromethamineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 296
30-Day Fills 367.6
Days Supply 10,424
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,229
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 311.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,395.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.12

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 pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 148
30-Day Fills 218.0
Days Supply 6,149
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims119.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills245.3
Peer Average Days Supply7,137
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,926.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.84

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). 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.

Moxifloxacin

Generic Formulation: Moxifloxacin HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 240
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,001
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $542.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.57

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 fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Generic Formulation: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/DexamethaSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 524
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.6
Peer Average Days Supply611
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $386.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.08

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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. 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.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 350
30-Day Fills 451.6
Days Supply 12,582
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills120.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,192
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 297.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,937.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$54.37

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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 91
30-Day Fills 193.0
Days Supply 5,775
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,504
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 116.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $129,584.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,424.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,301.47

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Restasis Multidose

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.6
Days Supply 525
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills16.8
Peer Average Days Supply481
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,825.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$909.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$824.59

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Simbrinza

Generic Formulation: Brinzolamide/Brimonidine TartSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.4
Days Supply 333
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,337
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,059.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$187.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$309.23

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 product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 24.5
Days Supply 675
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,452
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $166.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$500.63

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

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). 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.

Travoprost

Generic Formulation: TravoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 23.2
Days Supply 664
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,983
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,405.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$243.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$303.72

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 cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Xiidra

Generic Formulation: LifitegrastSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 62
30-Day Fills 90.0
Days Supply 2,700
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,495
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 138.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $62,535.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,008.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,223.01

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 dry eye disease.

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 ASHLEY BEHRENS M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Baltimore, MD.

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 **Ophthalmology** 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.