VICTORIA WHITE N.P
Prescription History 1134574643
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Wauwatosa, WI


Quality Rating: 75.75 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 03, 2016

Contact Information

2500 N MAYFAIR RD STE 260
WAUWATOSA, WI
ZIP 53226
Phone: (414) 800-5359

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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 VICTORIA WHITE N.P, an active Adult Health specialist practicing in Wauwatosa, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 17 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 687 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Bumetanide, which accounts for 93 claims alone.


Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 93.0
Days Supply 2,776
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims196.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills491.2
Peer Average Days Supply14,607
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $498.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.91

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating 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.

Bumetanide

Generic Formulation: BumetanideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 93
30-Day Fills 165.7
Days Supply 4,674
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,663
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 181.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,435.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$68.50

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 sulfamyl diuretic.

Therapeutic Applications

Bumetanide 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. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 96.0
Days Supply 2,864
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills127.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,764
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $525.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.13

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 carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 618
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,406
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,915.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$661.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$842.07

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Entresto

Generic Formulation: Sacubitril/ValsartanSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 74
30-Day Fills 138.0
Days Supply 4,130
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,311
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 57.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $96,379.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,302.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,041.69

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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body.

Ezetimibe

Generic Formulation: EzetimibeSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills95.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,840
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $435.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.49

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.

Clinical Summary

An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 587
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,346
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $12,027.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$859.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$979.01

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 78
30-Day Fills 158.5
Days Supply 4,665
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims92.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills181.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,227
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $521.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.23

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 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.

Hydralazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydralazine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 706
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,853
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $469.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.66

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Isosorbide Dinitrate

Generic Formulation: Isosorbide DinitrateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 594
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.1
Peer Average Days Supply710
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,215.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$101.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$83.64

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 vasodilator used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. Its actions are similar to NITROGLYCERIN but with a slower onset of action.

Therapeutic Applications

Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details.

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 93.0
Days Supply 2,768
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,026
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 43.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $56,137.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,059.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,069.94

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 924
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims127.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills318.4
Peer Average Days Supply9,476
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $92.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.46

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 55.5
Days Supply 1,606
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims115.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills290.1
Peer Average Days Supply8,634
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $374.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.66

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

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Metolazone

Generic Formulation: MetolazoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 29.5
Days Supply 750
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.1
Peer Average Days Supply993
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $448.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.33

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 quinazoline-sulfonamide derived DIURETIC that functions by inhibiting SODIUM CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metolazone is a water pill (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease. This can help to improve symptoms such as trouble breathing.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 174.0
Days Supply 5,146
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims110.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills266.5
Peer Average Days Supply7,910
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,586.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.14

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,300
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills124.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,611
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $516.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.91

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.

Spironolactone

Generic Formulation: SpironolactoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 73
30-Day Fills 166.6
Days Supply 4,978
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,882
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $700.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.95

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 potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Therapeutic Applications

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic).

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 VICTORIA WHITE N.P provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Wauwatosa, WI.

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 **Adult Health** 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.