DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D.
Prescription History 1013910421
Ophthalmology in Charleston, WV

Active since May 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1220 LEE ST E STE 203, CHARLESTON, WV 25301(304) 343-4124(304) 343-4167 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 19, 2021, Jan 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Charleston, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,538 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 1,250 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

20
Medications
2,538
Total Claims
4,220
30-Day Fills
Latanoprost
Most Prescribed · 1,250 claims
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20 medications · 2024 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D. in 2024, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and WV state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other WV PrescribersVs. WV Avg

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

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

In 2024, this provider wrote 1,250 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 8.9 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (140.5). Medicare paid an average of $8.67 per fill, versus $11.17 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
1,250
WV average
140.5

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$8.67
WV average
$11.17

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

2,131.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
60,693
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾

Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Topically effective ocular hypotensive carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

In 2024, this provider wrote 234 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 5.7 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (41.1). Medicare paid an average of $17.91 per fill, versus $20.16 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
234
WV average
41.1

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$17.91
WV average
$20.16

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

475.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
14,151
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Timolol Maleate: 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). Show more ▾

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. 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.

In 2024, this provider wrote 213 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 3.5 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (61.5). Medicare paid an average of $11.18 per fill, versus $17.53 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
213
WV average
61.5

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$11.18
WV average
$17.53

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

386.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
11,181
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾

Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less 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. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 199 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $87.67 per fill, versus $38.26 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
199
WV average
54.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$87.67
WV average
$38.26

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

331.9
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
9,556
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Moxifloxacin: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections. Show more ▾

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

In 2024, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (111.8). Medicare paid an average of $14.99 per fill, versus $21.03 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
109
WV average
111.8

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.99
WV average
$21.03

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

109
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,095
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾

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.

In 2024, this provider wrote 97 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (38.1). Medicare paid an average of $13.67 per fill, versus $11.98 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
97
WV average
38.1

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$13.67
WV average
$11.98

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

101.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,460
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Travoprost: Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾

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

In 2024, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (27.7). Medicare paid an average of $142.21 per fill, versus $162.48 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
81
WV average
27.7

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$142.21
WV average
$162.48

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

128.9
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,690
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Dorzolamide-Timolol: 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). Show more ▾

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.

In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 80% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (73.6). Medicare paid an average of $17.24 per fill, versus $19.41 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
59
WV average
73.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$17.24
WV average
$19.41

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

113.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
3,397
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Lumigan: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾

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

In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about the same volume as the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (35.6). Medicare paid an average of $391.69 per fill, versus $456.62 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
40
WV average
35.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$391.69
WV average
$456.62

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

68.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,000
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Rhopressa: Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾

This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness. A Rho kinase inhibitor with norepinephrine transport inhibitory activity that reduces production of aqueous humor.

In 2024, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (32.3). Medicare paid an average of $477.92 per fill, versus $437.78 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
40
WV average
32.3

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$477.92
WV average
$437.78

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

66.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,794
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Fluorometholone: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾

Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)

In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 78% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $84.99 per fill, versus $83.30 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
37
WV average
47.4

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$84.99
WV average
$83.30

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

39.5
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
706
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾

They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).

In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 65% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (45.9). Medicare paid an average of $1,009.18 per fill, versus $1,095.85 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
30
WV average
45.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$1,009.18
WV average
$1,095.85

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

48
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,440
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Alphagan P: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾

Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less 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. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

In 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (23.6). Medicare paid an average of $341.36 per fill, versus $338.44 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
29
WV average
23.6

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$341.36
WV average
$338.44

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

51.2
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
1,457
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Erythromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin 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. A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins.

In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (47.2). Medicare paid an average of $12.08 per fill, versus $25.81 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
26
WV average
47.2

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$12.08
WV average
$25.81

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

28.3
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
672
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾

Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.

In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 15% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (123.8). Medicare paid an average of $54.19 per fill, versus $35.95 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
19
WV average
123.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$54.19
WV average
$35.95

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

33
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
915
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. Show more ▾

An LFA-1 (LYMPHOCYTE FUNCTION-ASSOCIATED ANTIGEN-1) antagonist that is used in the treatment of DRY EYE SYNDROMES.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (30.1). Medicare paid an average of $750.12 per fill, versus $1,108.00 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
WV average
30.1

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$750.12
WV average
$1,108.00

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

19
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
570
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Combigan: 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). Show more ▾

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. 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.

In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about 62% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (27.5). Medicare paid an average of $288.30 per fill, versus $339.23 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
17
WV average
27.5

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$288.30
WV average
$339.23

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

30
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
880
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾

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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (37.9). Medicare paid an average of $7.62 per fill, versus $10.15 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
16
WV average
37.9

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.62
WV average
$10.15

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

16
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
480
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Acyclovir: Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾

It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox. This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections. A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.

In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25.8). Medicare paid an average of $22.83 per fill, versus $12.61 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
WV average
25.8

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$22.83
WV average
$12.61

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

21
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
562
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024

About Pilocarpine Hcl: This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer. Show more ▾

Pilocarpine belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergic agonists. It works by stimulating certain nerves to increase the amount of saliva you produce, making it easier and more comfortable to speak and swallow. A slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Pilocarpine is used as a miotic and in the treatment of glaucoma.

In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $50.88 per fill, versus $65.11 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
12
WV average
22.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$50.88
WV average
$65.11

This provider's average cost per fill is below the WV average for this medication.

21
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
589
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2024
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About this data. The prescription history for DR. PAUL FREDERICK FRANCKE M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Charleston, WV practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average among WV prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.

About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.