KELLY W. BLEVINS M.D.
Prescription History 1073506739
Orthopaedic Surgery in The Woodlands, TX


Quality Rating: 82.38 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 29, 2005

Contact Information

9305 PINECROFT DR STE 400
THE WOODLANDS, TX
ZIP 77380
Phone: (713) 486-8800
Fax: (281) 367-1323

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KELLY W. BLEVINS M.D., an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in The Woodlands, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 922 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Diclofenac Sodium, which accounts for 364 claims alone.


Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 83
30-Day Fills 83.0
Days Supply 92
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.6
Peer Average Days Supply270
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 130.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $95.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.17

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 123
30-Day Fills 131.0
Days Supply 3,930
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,839
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 215.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,810.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.31

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 15
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply179
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 364
30-Day Fills 410.7
Days Supply 12,245
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,335
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 708.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,664.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.75

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Diclofenac Sodium-Misoprostol

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac Sodium/MisoprostolSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.4
Peer Average Days Supply498
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $858.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$145.80

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Diclofenac is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Misoprostol protects the stomach from diclofenac's irritating effects. This combination medication is used to treat arthritis in people at high risk of getting stomach/intestinal ulcers and complications from the ulcers (such as bleeding). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 39.5
Days Supply 1,140
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,701
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $196.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 788
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims121.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills121.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,775
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,342.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.84

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 75
30-Day Fills 115.0
Days Supply 3,450
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills94.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,771
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $442.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.87

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 91
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.3
Peer Average Days Supply243
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $161.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.10

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 78
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.1
Peer Average Days Supply247
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $79.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.06

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 114
30-Day Fills 114.0
Days Supply 823
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills76.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,854
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,064.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like KELLY W. BLEVINS M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within The Woodlands, TX.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Orthopaedic Surgery** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.