MRS. LYNN MARIE STARK APRN
Prescription History 1033260013
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Weldon Spring, MO

NPI Status: Active since January 16, 2007

Contact Information

4801 WELDON SPRING PKWY # 300
WELDON SPRING, MO
ZIP 63304
Phone: (636) 949-5760

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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 MRS. LYNN MARIE STARK APRN, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Weldon Spring, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 248 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Duloxetine Hcl, which accounts for 29 claims alone.


Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,880
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,523.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$132.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$114.13

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.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Bupropion Hcl Sr

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,475
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $549.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.74

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 960
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,418
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $343.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.48

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,449
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $448.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.56

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills116.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,355
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $166.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.30

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Fanapt

Generic Formulation: IloperidoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 590
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.4
Peer Average Days Supply565
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $53,348.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,667.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,938.42

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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Iloperidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Iloperidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,710
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,621
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $428.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.13

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.

Clinical Summary

The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Therapeutic Applications

This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,470
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,319
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $635.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.38

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 phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,820
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $498.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.40

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 benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,421
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $479.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.28

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 dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills138.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,943
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $219.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.43

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

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims89.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills143.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,122
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $122.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.38

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 depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 735
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,320
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $149.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.37

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

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

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 MRS. LYNN MARIE STARK APRN provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Weldon Spring, MO.

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 **Psychiatric/Mental Health** 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.