PATRICK C MA MD
Prescription History 1104846823
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Hershey, PA


Quality Rating: 71.78 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2006

Contact Information

500 UNIVERSITY DR
MC A410
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (717) 531-6585
Fax: (717) 531-0429

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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 PATRICK C MA MD, an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Hershey, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 193 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ondansetron Hcl, which accounts for 37 claims alone.


Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills167.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,713
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $64.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.88

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Levofloxacin

Generic Formulation: LevofloxacinSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 111
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.1
Peer Average Days Supply208
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $114.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.03

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

The L-isomer of Ofloxacin.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 385
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,260
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $233.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.05

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 608
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.8
Peer Average Days Supply309
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $586.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.25

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 Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 189
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,033
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $199.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.66

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

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

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 121
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,173
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $57.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.67

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.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 378
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills115.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,233
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $156.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.86

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Prochlorperazine Maleate

Generic Formulation: Prochlorperazine MaleateSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 204
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply412
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $361.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.72

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 phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery.

Tagrisso

Generic Formulation: Osimertinib MesylateSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 1,050
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.9
Peer Average Days Supply717
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 52.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $574,220.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16,406.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17,208.49

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 lung cancer. Osimertinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors.

Tepmetko

Generic Formulation: Tepotinib HclSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24,031.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

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 a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer). Tepotinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

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 PATRICK C MA MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Hershey, PA.

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 **Hematology & Oncology** 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.