DR. KURT STEPHEN MALKAMES D.P.M.
Prescription History 1023544921
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Greenbelt, MD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KURT STEPHEN MALKAMES D.P.M., an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Greenbelt, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 412 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Mupirocin, which accounts for 133 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 MD PrescribersVs. MD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 133 | $9.10▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 133 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 4.6 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $9.10 per fill, versus $9.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 133 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,217 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 123 | $28.10▼ below MD avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 4.9 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $28.10 per fill, versus $41.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 129.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,563 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 63 | $36.30 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $36.30 per fill, versus $27.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD 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. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 43 | $7.07▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 65% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $7.07 per fill, versus $21.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 27 | $6.87▼ below MD avg | ≈ 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $6.87 per fill, versus $9.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 246 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 23 | $23.12▼ below MD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 77% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $23.12 per fill, versus $24.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 25.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 743 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KURT STEPHEN MALKAMES D.P.M. 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 Foot & Ankle Surgery prescribing approach at this Greenbelt, MD 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 MD prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
