CARA A JACOB M.D.
Prescription History 1053579110
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Cincinnati, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CARA A JACOB M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in Cincinnati, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 622 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Carbidopa-Levodopa, which accounts for 197 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 197 | 556.1 | 16,637 | $121.69 | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 556.1 30-Day Fills 16,637 Days Supply About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Clonazepam | 55 | 81.0 | 2,220 | $16.23 | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 81.0 30-Day Fills 2,220 Days Supply About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. | |||||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 39 | 90.0 | 2,700 | $114.63▼ below OH avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 90.0 30-Day Fills 2,700 Days Supply About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 36 | 58.0 | 1,740 | $14.69▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 58.0 30-Day Fills 1,740 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Primidone | 30 | 70.0 | 2,100 | $38.60 | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 70.0 30-Day Fills 2,100 Days Supply About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. | |||||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 | 53.0 | 1,590 | $9.68▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 53.0 30-Day Fills 1,590 Days Supply About Quetiapine Fumarate: 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). Show more ▾ 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. 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. | |||||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 26 | 72.0 | 2,160 | $95.62 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 72.0 30-Day Fills 2,160 Days Supply About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Donepezil Hcl | 23 | 59.0 | 1,770 | $13.38▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 59.0 30-Day Fills 1,770 Days Supply About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Rivastigmine | 21 | 28.0 | 840 | $250.36▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 28.0 30-Day Fills 840 Days Supply About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl | 21 | 57.0 | 1,710 | $37.97 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 57.0 30-Day Fills 1,710 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| Droxidopa | 20 | 20.0 | 600 | $837.85▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 600 Days Supply About Droxidopa: Droxidopa is used to treat symptoms of low blood pressure when standing, caused by a certain medical condition (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension-NOH). Show more ▾ This medication can lessen symptoms of low blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension), such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or the feeling that you are about to black out. Droxidopa is used by people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings, water bolus). It is thought to work by making the blood vessels become more narrow, which increases blood pressure. A synthetic precursor of norepinephrine that is used in the treatment of PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS and ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION. | |||||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 18 | 54.0 | 1,620 | $29.22 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 54.0 30-Day Fills 1,620 Days Supply About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ 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. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. | |||||
| RytaryCarbidopa/Levodopa | 16 | 22.7 | 590 | $1,771.27 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.7 30-Day Fills 590 Days Supply About Rytary: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. | |||||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 16 | 46.7 | 1,400 | $40.67 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 46.7 30-Day Fills 1,400 Days Supply About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. | |||||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 15 | 37.0 | 1,110 | $76.50 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.0 30-Day Fills 1,110 Days Supply About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. | |||||
| Midodrine Hcl | 15 | 43.7 | 1,310 | $213.83 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43.7 30-Day Fills 1,310 Days Supply About Midodrine Hcl: This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. Show more ▾ This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure. | |||||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 13 | 39.0 | 1,170 | $108.49 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 39.0 30-Day Fills 1,170 Days Supply About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. | |||||
| Entacapone | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $897.20 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Entacapone: This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Entacapone belongs to a class of drugs known as COMT inhibitors. Many people taking levodopa for Parkinson's have problems with the effects of the levodopa wearing off between scheduled doses, causing symptoms to return or worsen. Entacapone blocks a certain natural substance (COMT enzyme) that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn't wear off before the next dose. | |||||
| Sertraline Hcl | 11 | 33.0 | 990 | $12.46 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 33.0 30-Day Fills 990 Days Supply About Sertraline Hcl: 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). Show more ▾ 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. | |||||
| Trihexyphenidyl Hcl | 11 | 13.0 | 390 | $6.08▼ below OH avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OH prescriber Averages are among OH prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OH average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OH average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply About Trihexyphenidyl Hcl: Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for CARA A JACOB 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Cincinnati, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
