MS. CHRISTINE BOIE CNS
Prescription History 1013281963
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Wakefield, RI

NPI Status: Active since February 23, 2012

Contact Information

100 KENYON AVE
WAKEFIELD, RI
ZIP 02879
Phone: (401) 788-1277

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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 MS. CHRISTINE BOIE CNS, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Wakefield, RI. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 121 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 25 claims alone.

Medication Index


Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,200
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,933
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,341.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$89.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$165.39

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 piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,228
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,112
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $389.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.76

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,007
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $157.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.01

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.

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.

Clozapine

Generic Formulation: ClozapineSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,929
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $203.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$81.19

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 tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 671
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,075
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $153.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.20

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

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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 646
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,594
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $161.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.92

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 benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
RI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,671
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside RI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $503.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.07

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

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (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 MS. CHRISTINE BOIE CNS provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Wakefield, RI.

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 **Psychiatric/Mental Health** 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.