JAMES G MAZE MD
Prescription History 1114059821
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Lake Charles, LA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAMES G MAZE MD, an active Radiation Oncology specialist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 60 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levofloxacin, which accounts for 22 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 LA PrescribersVs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 22 | $1.37▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levofloxacin: Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. 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. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 78% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (28.1). Medicare paid an average of $1.37 per fill, versus $5.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 98 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 14 | $6.66▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 14% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (102.2). Medicare paid an average of $6.66 per fill, versus $11.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 | $21.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 11% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (112.5). Medicare paid an average of $21.19 per fill, versus $16.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 96 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lidocaine Hcl ViscousLidocaine Hcl | 12 | $11.62▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lidocaine Hcl Viscous: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Viscous lidocaine is used to relieve pain and discomfort from a sore throat/mouth. It is also used to numb the lining of the mouth and throat before certain medical/dental procedures (such as dental impressions). This numbing helps prevent the urge to close the throat (gag reflex), which might make the procedure more difficult. Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about 63% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (19.1). Medicare paid an average of $11.62 per fill, versus $14.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 79 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JAMES G MAZE MD 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 Radiation Oncology prescribing approach at this Lake Charles, LA 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 LA 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.
