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DR. JOSEPH D FUNK DPM
Prescription History 1023089869
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in Orlando, FL


Quality Rating: 84.65 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since January 30, 2006

Contact Information

25 W CRYSTAL LAKE ST
SUITE 200
ORLANDO, FL
ZIP 32806
Phone: (407) 254-2500
Fax: (407) 254-2557

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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. JOSEPH D FUNK DPM, an active Foot and Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Orlando, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 187 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 77 claims alone.

Medication Index

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 77
30-Day Fills 111.7
Days Supply 3,350
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,813
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 32.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $387.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.18

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 189
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills101.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,312
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $281.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.99

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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 72
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,197
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $114.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.71

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.

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.

Promethazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Promethazine HclSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 42
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.9
Peer Average Days Supply506
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $69.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.13

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.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.

Terbinafine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Terbinafine HclSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 86.0
Days Supply 2,580
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.7
Peer Average Days Supply975
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $902.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.92

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

Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail). It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 465
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,420
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $104.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.51

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

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. JOSEPH D FUNK DPM provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Orlando, FL.

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 **Foot and Ankle Surgery** 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.