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DR. JOSE A RODRIGUEZ-VELEZ M.D.
Prescription History 1023063385
Emergency Medicine in San Juan, PR

NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2006

Contact Information

CARRETERA 21
S3 #8 URBANIZACION LAS LOMAS
SAN JUAN, PR
ZIP 00921
Phone: (787) 793-8855

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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 DR. JOSE A RODRIGUEZ-VELEZ M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in San Juan, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 86 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Diclofenac Sodium, which accounts for 54 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 125
PR State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,904
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PR. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $48.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.21

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 to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 54
30-Day Fills 54.0
Days Supply 531
PR State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims91.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,454
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PR. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $240.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.54

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

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 179
PR State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.9
Peer Average Days Supply344
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 39.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PR. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $91.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.61

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 drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

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 DR. JOSE A RODRIGUEZ-VELEZ M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within San Juan, PR.

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 **Emergency Medicine** 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.