DAVID S. RUBENDALL
Prescription History 1073682613
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Charlottesville, VA


Quality Rating: 79.39 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since November 07, 2006

Contact Information

515 RAY C HUNT DR
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
ZIP 22903
Phone: (434) 924-0000

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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 DAVID S. RUBENDALL, an active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 170 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 75 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 480
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,496
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,191.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.18

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 75
30-Day Fills 123.1
Days Supply 3,661
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims89.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills132.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,808
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $884.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.87

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 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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 1,560
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills83.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,456
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $103.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.05

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.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 722
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,581
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $203.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.68

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 to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 714
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,027
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $137.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.70

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

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 DAVID S. RUBENDALL provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Charlottesville, VA.

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 **Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation** 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.