DR. ROBERT FRANCIS CENTENO M.D.
Prescription History 1053452821
Plastic Surgery in Christiansted, VI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ROBERT FRANCIS CENTENO M.D., an active Plastic Surgery specialist practicing in Christiansted, VI. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 233 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 50 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 VI PrescribersVs. VI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 50 | $4.29▼ below VI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 2 times the volume of the typical Virgin Islands prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $4.29 per fill, versus $9.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VI 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 VI average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 47 | $5.89▼ below VI avg | ▲ More than 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 47 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Virgin Islands prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5.89 per fill, versus $11.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VI 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 VI average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 235 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 46 | $4.63▼ below VI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 2 times the volume of the typical Virgin Islands prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4.63 per fill, versus $27.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VI 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 VI average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 45 | $10.04▼ below VI avg | ≈ 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 45 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Virgin Islands prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $10.04 per fill, versus $18.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VI 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 VI average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 45 | $12.28▼ below VI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Virgin Islands prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $12.28 per fill, versus $24.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VI 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 VI average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 281 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ROBERT FRANCIS CENTENO 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 Plastic Surgery prescribing approach at this Christiansted, VI 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 VI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
