JOSHUA A CALDWELL DNP, APRN
Prescription History 1124793021
Nurse Practitioner in Crestview Hills, KY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSHUA A CALDWELL DNP, APRN, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Crestview Hills, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 629 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Omeprazole, which accounts for 144 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 KY PrescribersVs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 144 | $15.43 | ≈ Typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 144 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (126). Medicare paid an average of $15.43 per fill, versus $11.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 351 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,478 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 130 | $20.71 | ▲ More 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 130 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $20.71 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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. 344 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sucralfate | 53 | $121.10 | ▲ More than typical |
About Sucralfate: This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Show more ▾ Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly. A basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose. In 2023, this provider wrote 53 Medicare prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $121.10 per fill, versus $57.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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. 59.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 50 | $15.31▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $15.31 per fill, versus $26.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,213 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 44 | $27.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $27.37 per fill, versus $22.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 764 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 36 | $42.80▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $42.80 per fill, versus $71.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,850 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LinzessLinaclotide | 35 | $1,031.18 | ≈ Typical |
About Linzess: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Linzess, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $1,031.18 per fill, versus $716.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 65 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,950 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Famotidine | 34 | $16.69 | ≈ 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 34 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 83% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $16.69 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,040 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 24 | $5.55▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $5.55 per fill, versus $11.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 418 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 20 | $9.68▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (75). Medicare paid an average of $9.68 per fill, versus $62.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 239 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Misoprostol | 17 | $125.22 | ≈ Typical |
About Misoprostol: This medication is used to prevent stomach ulcers while you take NSAIDs (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen), especially if you are at risk for developing ulcers or have a history of ulcers. Show more ▾ Misoprostol helps to decrease your risk of serious ulcer complications such as bleeding. This medication protects your stomach lining by lowering the amount of acid that comes in contact with it. This medication is also used in combination with another drug (mifepristone) to end a pregnancy. A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Misoprostol, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $125.22 per fill, versus $81.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 33.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 997 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lansoprazole | 15 | $360.60 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lansoprazole: Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 63% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $360.60 per fill, versus $47.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,050 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CreonLipase/Protease/Amylase | 14 | $1,242.67▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Creon: This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. Show more ▾ It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery). In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Creon, about 61% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $1,242.67 per fill, versus $1,954.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 18.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 547 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XifaxanRifaximin | 13 | $3,119.61 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xifaxan: This medication is used to treat diarrhea caused by the common bacteria known as E. Show more ▾ coli (traveler's diarrhea). Rifaximin should not be used if you have a fever or bloody diarrhea. 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. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It is also used to prevent a brain problem caused by liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy). It may help you think more clearly. A synthetic rifamycin derivative and anti-bacterial agent that is used for the treatment of GASTROENTERITIS caused by ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTIONS. It may also be used in the treatment of HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Xifaxan, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $3,119.61 per fill, versus $2,784.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 342 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOSHUA A CALDWELL DNP, APRN 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Crestview Hills, KY 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 KY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
