DR. MARK ELLSWORTH KLEINMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1063676310
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Kingsport, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK ELLSWORTH KLEINMAN M.D., an active Retina Specialist specialist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,581 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, which accounts for 621 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 TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 621 | $70.99 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 621 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 6 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (104). Medicare paid an average of $70.99 per fill, versus $52.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 1,053.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 30,388 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 216 | $24.51▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 216 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $24.51 per fill, versus $32.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 493.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 14,701 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 143 | $25.47▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 143 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $25.47 per fill, versus $45.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 295.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 8,629 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 121 | $20.75 | ≈ Typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $20.75 per fill, versus $20.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 189.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Polymyxin B Sul-TrimethoprimPolymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 119 | $10.43 | ▲ More than typical |
About Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. Show more ▾ It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $10.43 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 134.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,798 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 118 | $13.53▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $13.53 per fill, versus $14.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 128.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,854 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 30 | $10.94▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $10.94 per fill, versus $22.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 44.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,293 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 26 | $284.81 | ≈ Typical |
About Loteprednol Etabonate: This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Show more ▾ Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $284.81 per fill, versus $220.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 51.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,531 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Eplerenone | 24 | $218.45 | ≈ Typical |
About Eplerenone: This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in your body which in turn lowers the amount of sodium and water the body retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack. A spironolactone derivative and selective ALDOSTERONE RECEPTOR antagonist that is used in the management of HYPERTENSION and CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, post-MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Eplerenone, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $218.45 per fill, versus $134.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 960 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SimbrinzaBrinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 24 | $212.93▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Simbrinza: This product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 86% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $212.93 per fill, versus $254.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 37.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,101 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 22 | $11.46▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $11.46 per fill, versus $20.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 308 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Difluprednate | 20 | $178.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Difluprednate: This medication is used to treat swelling and pain after eye surgery. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Difluprednate, about 65% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $178.51 per fill, versus $145.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 920 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 19 | $55.59 | ≈ Typical |
About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 83% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $55.59 per fill, versus $51.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 30.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 865 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 17 | $24.20▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $24.20 per fill, versus $25.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 33.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 993 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 16 | $14.78▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $14.78 per fill, versus $22.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 17.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 373 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide/Timolol/Pf | 12 | $123.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 16% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $123.63 per fill, versus $32.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 11 | $43.40 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Moxifloxacin: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections. Show more ▾ A fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 13% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $43.40 per fill, versus $36.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 11 | $593.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rhopressa: Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $593.89 per fill, versus $454.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 22.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 657 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetazolamide | 11 | $36.58▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetazolamide: Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. This medication is also used with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain types of glaucoma. Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the production of fluid inside the eye. It is also used to decrease a buildup of body fluids (edema) caused by heart failure or certain medications. Acetazolamide can work less well over time, so it is usually used only for a short period. It has also been used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (petit mal and unlocalized seizures). One of the CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS that is sometimes effective against absence seizures. It is sometimes useful also as an adjunct in the treatment of tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, particularly in women whose seizures occur or are exacerbated at specific times in the menstrual cycle. However, its usefulness is transient often because of rapid development of tolerance. Its antiepileptic effect may be due to its inhibitory effect on brain carbonic anhydrase, which leads to an increased transneuronal chloride gradient, increased chloride current, and increased inhibition. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1991, p337) In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $36.58 per fill, versus $82.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 340 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK ELLSWORTH KLEINMAN 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 Retina Specialist prescribing approach at this Kingsport, TN 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 TN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
