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 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,966 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, which accounts for 722 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 722 | $54.28 | ▲ 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. A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states. In 2024, this provider wrote 722 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (110.7). Medicare paid an average of $54.28 per fill, versus $38.73 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. 1,232.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 35,139 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 333 | $14.13▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 333 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (84.4). Medicare paid an average of $14.13 per fill, versus $18.57 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. 745.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 22,231 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 194 | $16.81▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 194 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (63.6). Medicare paid an average of $16.81 per fill, versus $37.11 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. 399.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,783 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Latanoprost | 178 | $9.13▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 178 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (141.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.13 per fill, versus $11.67 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. 368.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,830 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 173 | $12.54 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 173 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (46.5). Medicare paid an average of $12.54 per fill, versus $11.87 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. 178 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,629 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Polymyxin B Sul-TrimethoprimPolymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 162 | $8.12 | ▲ 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 2024, this provider wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about 6.4 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (25.3). Medicare paid an average of $8.12 per fill, versus $7.94 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. 185.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,936 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 30 | $180.97 | ≈ Typical |
About Loteprednol Etabonate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ It is also used after eye surgery. Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It 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 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26.1). Medicare paid an average of $180.97 per fill, versus $146.86 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. 48.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| SimbrinzaBrinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 24 | $203.80▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 89% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (27.0). Medicare paid an average of $203.80 per fill, versus $261.94 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. 29.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 820 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | $9.12▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $9.12 per fill, versus $14.87 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. 44.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,335 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Difluprednate | 21 | $101.22▼ below TN avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Difluprednate, about 71% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (29.5). Medicare paid an average of $101.22 per fill, versus $107.65 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. 33.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 827 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Eplerenone | 20 | $166.82 | ≈ 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 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 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Eplerenone, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (21.9). Medicare paid an average of $166.82 per fill, versus $87.95 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. 40.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,210 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 18 | $17.69▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide 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. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Topically effective ocular hypotensive carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. In 2024, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (48.8). Medicare paid an average of $17.69 per fill, versus $21.31 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. 31.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 938 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide/Timolol/Pf | 16 | $101.46▼ below TN avg | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 72% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (22.4). Medicare paid an average of $101.46 per fill, versus $153.56 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 14 | $36.01 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 13% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (111.5). Medicare paid an average of $36.01 per fill, versus $24.79 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 14 | $43.96 | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 63% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (22.1). Medicare paid an average of $43.96 per fill, versus $38.00 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. 24.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 707 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 13 | $10.01▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (52.7). Medicare paid an average of $10.01 per fill, versus $16.92 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 196 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 12 | $6.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $6.62 per fill, versus $5.26 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. 14.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 438 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
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 2024, 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 among TN prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
