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DR. ALAN METZ M.D.
Prescription History 1013044239
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Chapel Hill, NC

NPI Status: Active since February 27, 2007

Contact Information

1100 MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH RD
CHAPEL HILL, NC
ZIP 27517
Phone: (919) 449-4591

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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. ALAN METZ M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 41 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Duloxetine Hcl, which accounts for 15 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 315
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,734
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $38.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.98

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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 669
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills98.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,893
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $350.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.45

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills122.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,554
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $46.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.72

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.

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. ALAN METZ M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Chapel Hill, NC.

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 **Psychiatry** 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.