DR. WENXIA ZHOU DDS, PHD
Prescription History 1154635225
Dentist - General Practice in Flushing, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. WENXIA ZHOU DDS, PHD, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Flushing, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 614 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ibuprofen, which accounts for 227 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 NY PrescribersVs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 227 | $2.52▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 227 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 6.5 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $2.52 per fill, versus $7.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 227 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Penicillin V Potassium | 204 | $5.62▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Penicillin V Potassium: Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 204 Medicare prescriptions for Penicillin V Potassium, about 6.6 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $5.62 per fill, versus $6.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 204 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 109 | $6.19▼ below NY avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. In 2023, this provider wrote 109 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $6.19 per fill, versus $6.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 109 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,852 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 36 | $2.61▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 86% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $2.61 per fill, versus $4.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 240 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 23 | $3.26▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 61% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $3.26 per fill, versus $8.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 116 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | $7.69▼ below NY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical New York prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $7.69 per fill, versus $9.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NY 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 NY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. WENXIA ZHOU DDS, PHD 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 General Practice prescribing approach at this Flushing, NY 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 NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
