DR. KENNETH BYERLY D.O.
Prescription History 1023016607
Emergency Medicine in Indianapolis, IN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KENNETH BYERLY D.O., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 115 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 22 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.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IN PrescribersVs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 22 | $10.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 67% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $10.30 per fill, versus $8.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 192 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 19 | $4.00▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 19% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $4.00 per fill, versus $20.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 54 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 19 | $1.76▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ 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. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $1.76 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 18 | $6.43▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $6.43 per fill, versus $18.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 13 | $1.90▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $1.90 per fill, versus $6.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 235 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 12 | $2.87▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $2.87 per fill, versus $10.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 12 | $5.04▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $5.04 per fill, versus $23.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the IN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 44 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KENNETH BYERLY D.O. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Indianapolis, IN 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 volume among IN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
