DR. MARK STEPHEN PYFER MD
Prescription History 1164059986
Ophthalmology in Jenkintown, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK STEPHEN PYFER MD, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Jenkintown, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 509 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 130 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 PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 130 | $13.01▼ below PA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 130 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (123). Medicare paid an average of $13.01 per fill, versus $18.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 176.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,949 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 88 | $55.27 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 68% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $55.27 per fill, versus $46.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 115.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,991 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 57 | $16.93▼ below PA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (14). Medicare paid an average of $16.93 per fill, versus $37.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 934 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 41 | $19.69▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $19.69 per fill, versus $31.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 87.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,607 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 38 | $17.65▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 70% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $17.65 per fill, versus $53.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 58.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,723 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 26 | $41.22 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (98). Medicare paid an average of $41.22 per fill, versus $22.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 814 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 22 | $71.84 | ≈ Typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about the same volume as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $71.84 per fill, versus $43.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PA 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. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 843 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 19 | $21.62▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $21.62 per fill, versus $30.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 30.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 889 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 18 | $60.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Moxifloxacin: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections. Show more ▾ A fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $60.96 per fill, versus $34.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 16 | $385.56▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rhopressa: Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $385.56 per fill, versus $454.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 22.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 666 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bacitracin-PolymyxinBacitracin/Polymyxin B Sulfate | 15 | $21.32 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bacitracin-Polymyxin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Bacitracin-Polymyxin, about 65% of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $21.32 per fill, versus $15.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 155 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 13 | $36.53▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $36.53 per fill, versus $47.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 386 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Polymyxin B Sul-TrimethoprimPolymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 13 | $9.14 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. Show more ▾ It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of the 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $9.14 per fill, versus $8.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 17.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 493 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 13 | $1,251.72 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about a third of the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1,251.72 per fill, versus $1,073.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK STEPHEN PYFER MD 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 Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Jenkintown, PA 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 PA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
