JUSTIN GREGORY MERZLOCK FNP
Prescription History 1013668847
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Chubbuck, ID

NPI Status: Active since January 13, 2022

Contact Information

4511 ZEBE AVE
CHUBBUCK, ID
ZIP 83202
Phone: (208) 904-4780
Fax: (208) 904-4832

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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 JUSTIN GREGORY MERZLOCK FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Chubbuck, ID. Our medical registry currently tracks 31 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,522 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 198 claims alone.


Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 151.7
Days Supply 4,469
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,003
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 92.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,026.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.30

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.

Clinical Summary

A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.

Amiloride Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amiloride HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 490
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,425
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $72.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.12

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Amiloride is used with other water pills/diuretics (such as furosemide, thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema). Amiloride also helps to treat or prevent low blood potassium levels caused by the other diuretics. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amiloride is called a water pill (diuretic) and causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water while also preventing the kidneys from getting rid of too much potassium.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 198
30-Day Fills 377.8
Days Supply 11,303
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills246.2
Peer Average Days Supply7,352
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 96.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $977.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.59

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Bumetanide

Generic Formulation: BumetanideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 1,140
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,315
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,299.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$72.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$65.46

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 sulfamyl diuretic.

Therapeutic Applications

Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Calcitriol

Generic Formulation: CalcitriolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 172
30-Day Fills 379.2
Days Supply 11,273
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills102.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,041
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 266.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,948.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.54

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

The physiologically active form of vitamin D. It is formed primarily in the kidney by enzymatic hydroxylation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (CALCIFEDIOL). Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in concert with parathyroid hormone increases bone resorption.

Therapeutic Applications

Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D. Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the sun and from fortified food products (such as dairy products, vitamins). Vitamin D helps control parathyroid hormone and the levels of certain minerals (such as calcium, phosphorus) that are needed for building and keeping strong bones. Before regular vitamin D can be used by the body, it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin D. This medication is also used to prevent and treat certain types of calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis or hypoparathyroidism. Calcitriol is usually used along with specific diet recommendations and sometimes other medications.

Calcium Acetate

Generic Formulation: Calcium AcetateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.2
Peer Average Days Supply920
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $449.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$114.70

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

Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 83.3
Days Supply 2,500
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,404
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $328.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.01

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

A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 103.2
Days Supply 2,732
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.5
Peer Average Days Supply388
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 114.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $534.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.91

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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Cinacalcet Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cinacalcet HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.1
Peer Average Days Supply998
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,964.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$310.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$358.03

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

Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 94.0
Days Supply 589
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.6
Peer Average Days Supply239
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 291.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $388.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.85

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 broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It 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 overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Clonidine

Generic Formulation: ClonidineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 27.4
Days Supply 812
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.2
Peer Average Days Supply600
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,154.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$165.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$132.00

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

An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 57
30-Day Fills 110.7
Days Supply 3,320
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,275
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 111.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $419.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.71

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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 840
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,548
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $15,430.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$964.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$930.14

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

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Fluconazole

Generic Formulation: FluconazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 154
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.4
Peer Average Days Supply250
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $126.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.56

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

Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 124
30-Day Fills 239.8
Days Supply 7,195
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills124.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,584
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 87.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $614.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.63

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydralazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydralazine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,571
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $348.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.63

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Klor-Con M20

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.6
Peer Average Days Supply998
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $138.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.24

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 86
30-Day Fills 179.0
Days Supply 5,348
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims103.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills252.5
Peer Average Days Supply7,538
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $586.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.60

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 150.0
Days Supply 4,489
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims102.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills252.8
Peer Average Days Supply7,553
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $689.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.13

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 antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 21.2
Days Supply 635
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills166.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,951
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $74.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.61

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.

Clinical Summary

A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Metolazone

Generic Formulation: MetolazoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 26.1
Days Supply 677
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.4
Peer Average Days Supply791
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $312.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.94

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 quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metolazone is a water pill (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 44.3
Days Supply 1,322
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills191.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,716
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $531.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.34

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 1,633
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,109
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $89.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.42

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

A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Midodrine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Midodrine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 36.1
Days Supply 1,013
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.2
Peer Average Days Supply645
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,884.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$67.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$83.53

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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 228
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.8
Peer Average Days Supply275
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $229.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.08

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.

Clinical Summary

A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 117
30-Day Fills 189.3
Days Supply 5,571
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills112.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,290
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 95.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,672.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.10

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 49.7
Days Supply 1,424
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.7
Peer Average Days Supply953
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $147.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.04

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 anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone 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.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 71.6
Days Supply 2,143
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,465
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 29.6% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $804.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.94

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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Sevelamer Carbonate

Generic Formulation: Sevelamer CarbonateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 65.1
Days Supply 1,953
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,978
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,600.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$220.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$348.32

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 polymeric amine that binds phosphate and is used to treat HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA in patients with kidney disease.

Therapeutic Applications

Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 77.2
Days Supply 2,301
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,740
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $639.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.77

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Torsemide

Generic Formulation: TorsemideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 33.8
Days Supply 951
ID State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,854
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ID. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $362.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.48

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 pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

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 JUSTIN GREGORY MERZLOCK FNP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Chubbuck, ID.

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 **Family** 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.