MR. IONUT STEFANESCU STURZ MD
Prescription History 1124023973
Internal Medicine in Hazard, KY


Quality Rating: 46.84 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 17, 2005

Contact Information

311 ROY CAMPBELL DRIVE
HAZARD, KY
ZIP 41701
Phone: (606) 487-0776
Fax: (606) 487-0777

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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 MR. IONUT STEFANESCU STURZ MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Hazard, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,119 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 1,449 claims alone.


Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 413
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,933
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $446.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.82

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 mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.9
Days Supply 672
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,544
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $274.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.52

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 GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

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

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 594
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,491
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $115.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.52

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,199
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $39.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.11

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 benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 1,203
30-Day Fills 1,203.4
Days Supply 33,507
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims162.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills192.6
Peer Average Days Supply5,572
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 642.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,181.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.61

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: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 1,449
30-Day Fills 1,449.0
Days Supply 40,414
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims147.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills148.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,431
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 885.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $45,428.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.61

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.

Hysingla Er

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone BitartrateSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 420
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.1
Peer Average Days Supply706
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,297.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$886.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$827.80

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.

Clinical Summary

Narcotic analgesic related to CODEINE, but more potent and more addicting by weight. It is used also as cough suppressant.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydrocodone is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Hydrocodone 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. Do not use the extended-release form of hydrocodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Lyrica

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 364
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims13.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills13.8
Peer Average Days Supply403
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,265.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$866.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$743.01

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 240
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills111.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,311
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $15.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.97

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.

Methadone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methadone HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,166
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,425
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,179.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.46

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 synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat addiction to opioids (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 894
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.5
Peer Average Days Supply883
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $280.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.42

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 142
30-Day Fills 142.0
Days Supply 3,970
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,529
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 167.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,452.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.04

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.

Naloxone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Naloxone HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 648
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.0
Peer Average Days Supply424
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,530.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$80.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$87.94

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 specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. 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).

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 112
30-Day Fills 112.0
Days Supply 3,123
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,527
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 57.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,355.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.90

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: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 554
30-Day Fills 554.0
Days Supply 15,420
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims117.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,841
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 373.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $21,796.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.45

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.

Oxycontin

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 784
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.8
Peer Average Days Supply969
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,461.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$837.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$810.23

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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 162
30-Day Fills 162.0
Days Supply 4,526
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,713
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 217.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,776.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.07

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Ropinirole Er

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 476
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.2
Peer Average Days Supply553
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $611.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$128.89

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 treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 51.0
Days Supply 1,460
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,099
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $545.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.19

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 treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 123
30-Day Fills 126.6
Days Supply 3,595
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,284
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 95.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,133.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.32

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: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 588
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,498
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $271.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.48

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.

Xtampza Er

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone MyristateSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 867
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,135
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $22,533.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$726.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$761.24

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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

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 MR. IONUT STEFANESCU STURZ MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Hazard, KY.

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 **Internal Medicine** 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.