DR. MELISSA BUECHE SCORZA M.D
Prescription History 1033357421
Dermatology in Washington, DC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MELISSA BUECHE SCORZA M.D, an active Dermatology specialist practicing in Washington, DC. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 138 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ketoconazole, which accounts for 48 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 DC PrescribersVs. DC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 48 | $24.42▼ below DC avg | ▲ 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 48 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $24.42 per fill, versus $28.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 32 | $9.35▼ below DC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about the same volume as the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $9.35 per fill, versus $15.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 38.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,094 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | $65.61 | ▲ More than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $65.61 per fill, versus $34.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average DC 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. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 545 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 16 | $82.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about half the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $82.01 per fill, versus $66.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average DC 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. 16.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 12 | $4.23▼ below DC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4.23 per fill, versus $21.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MELISSA BUECHE SCORZA M.D 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 Dermatology prescribing approach at this Washington, DC 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 DC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
