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DR. LORI LARSEN MELEMSETER DDS
Prescription History 1164510806
Dentist - General Practice in Sioux Falls, SD

NPI Status: Active since October 10, 2006

Contact Information

3520 S SHELDON LN
SIOUX FALLS, SD
ZIP 57105
Phone: (605) 338-3577
Fax: (605) 338-5082

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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 DR. LORI LARSEN MELEMSETER DDS, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 75 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 31 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 45
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.9
Peer Average Days Supply227
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $43.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.88

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Generic Formulation: Chlorhexidine GluconateSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 234
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.2
Peer Average Days Supply783
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $63.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.94

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

This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. 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.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 60
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.7
Peer Average Days Supply130
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $68.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.68

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 antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Penicillin V Potassium

Generic Formulation: Penicillin V PotassiumSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 200
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.1
Peer Average Days Supply378
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $156.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.98

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 broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

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 DR. LORI LARSEN MELEMSETER DDS provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Sioux Falls, SD.

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 **General Practice** 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.