JOSE S. REYES TORRES
Prescription History 1104028521
Colon & Rectal Surgery in San Juan, PR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSE S. REYES TORRES, an active Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist practicing in San Juan, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,460 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Naloxone Hcl, which accounts for 310 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 PR PrescribersVs. PR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naloxone Hcl | 310 | $13.24▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Naloxone Hcl: This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration). A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. In 2023, this provider wrote 310 Medicare prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (229). Medicare paid an average of $13.24 per fill, versus $14.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 310 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 180 | $10.22 | ▲ More than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2023, this provider wrote 180 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 11 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $10.22 per fill, versus $4.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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. 198 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,911 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl-AcetaminophenTramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 162 | $8.68▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This product is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains 2 medications: tramadol and acetaminophen. 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. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain, and it can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, about 4.8 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $8.68 per fill, versus $9.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 162 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,163 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Flumazenil | 121 | $8.49▼ below PR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Flumazenil: A potent benzodiazepine receptor antagonist. In 2023, this provider wrote 121 Medicare prescriptions for Flumazenil, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $8.49 per fill, versus $8.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 121 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midazolam HclMidazolam Hcl/Pf | 112 | $3.02▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Midazolam Hcl: Midazolam is used before surgery or a procedure. Show more ▾ It helps to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and to decrease your memory of the surgery or procedure. This medication may also be used to help with anesthesia or to sedate people who need a tube or machine to help with breathing. Midazolam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. In 2023, this provider wrote 112 Medicare prescriptions for Midazolam Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (187). Medicare paid an average of $3.02 per fill, versus $3.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 112 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 114 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Midazolam Hcl | 105 | $3.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Midazolam Hcl: Midazolam is used before surgery or a procedure. Show more ▾ It helps to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and to decrease your memory of the surgery or procedure. This medication may also be used to help with anesthesia or to sedate people who need a tube or machine to help with breathing. Midazolam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Midazolam Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (187). Medicare paid an average of $3.17 per fill, versus $3.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 105 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 108 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fentanyl CitrateFentanyl Citrate/Pf | 100 | $3.72▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fentanyl Citrate: This medication is used to help relieve sudden (breakthrough) cancer pain in people who are regularly taking moderate to large amounts of opioid pain medication. Show more ▾ Fentanyl 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. This medication should not be used to relieve mild or short-term pain (such as due to headache/migraine, dental procedures, surgery). A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2023, this provider wrote 100 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl Citrate, about 70% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (142). Medicare paid an average of $3.72 per fill, versus $3.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 100 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 79 | $7.53▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 79 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $7.53 per fill, versus $10.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 79 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 78 | $7.70▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (144). Medicare paid an average of $7.70 per fill, versus $8.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,520 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SuprepSodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 37 | $113.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Suprep: Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Suprep, about 16% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (227). Medicare paid an average of $113.36 per fill, versus $112.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 68 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diphenhydramine Hcl | 36 | $3.29▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diphenhydramine Hcl: Diphenhydramine injection is an antihistamine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) along with epinephrine and other treatments. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve symptoms of household allergies, hay fever and the common cold when medication cannot be given by mouth. Common allergy symptoms relieved by antihistamines include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, cough, runny nose and sneezing. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth. Diphenhydramine works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its drying effects on such symptoms as watery eyes and runny nose are caused by blocking another natural substance made by your body (acetylcholine). Diphenhydramine should not be used in newborns or premature infants because of an increased risk of side effects. It should not be used for common cold symptoms in children less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious side effects, such as slow/shallow breathing. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Diphenhydramine Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3.29 per fill, versus $18.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 36 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 32 | $5.60▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $5.60 per fill, versus $22.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 292 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 30 | $7.65▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $7.65 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 142 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 27 | $8.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 71% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $8.65 per fill, versus $5.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 247 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CholestyramineCholestyramine (With Sugar) | 19 | $130.47 | ≈ Typical |
About Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about the same volume as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $130.47 per fill, versus $98.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cholestyramine LightCholestyramine/Aspartame | 18 | $132.42 | ≈ Typical |
About Cholestyramine Light: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Cholestyramine Light, about 82% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $132.42 per fill, versus $97.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 | $18.20 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $18.20 per fill, versus $12.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 127 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOSE S. REYES TORRES 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 Colon & Rectal Surgery prescribing approach at this San Juan, PR 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 PR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
