GERALD M RIEBER MD
Prescription History 1023039021
Orthopaedic Surgery in Watertown, SD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for GERALD M RIEBER MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Watertown, SD. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 210 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Acetaminophen-Codeine, which accounts for 61 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 SD PrescribersVs. SD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 61 | $2.40▼ below SD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine 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 61 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $2.40 per fill, versus $15.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 52 | $1.24▼ below SD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $1.24 per fill, versus $2.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 80 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 39 | $8.03▼ below SD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about the same volume as the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $8.03 per fill, versus $22.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 172 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 | $2.85▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $2.85 per fill, versus $6.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 14 | $7.20▼ below SD avg | ▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $7.20 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 119 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 | $6.85▼ below SD 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 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $6.85 per fill, versus $19.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 32 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 | $1.82▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $1.82 per fill, versus $6.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for GERALD M RIEBER MD 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 Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Watertown, SD 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 SD prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
