DR. DAVID SCOTT CARPENTER O.D.
Prescription History 1164530754
Optometrist in Princeton, WV

NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2006

Contact Information

310 LOCUST ST
SUITE #6
PRINCETON, WV
ZIP 24740
Phone: (304) 487-2020
Fax: (304) 431-2020

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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. DAVID SCOTT CARPENTER O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Princeton, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 568 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 235 claims alone.


Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 44.2
Days Supply 1,315
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,245
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,193.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$167.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.66

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

A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. 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.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 19.5
Days Supply 585
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,011
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $342.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.38

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

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). 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.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 203.7
Days Supply 6,079
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills132.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,941
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 60.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,946.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.92

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 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). 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.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 235
30-Day Fills 367.6
Days Supply 10,327
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims129.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills224.3
Peer Average Days Supply6,399
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 82.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,692.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.70

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). 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.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 67.9
Days Supply 1,702
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,977
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 53.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,429.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$292.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$433.66

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

A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Generic Formulation: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/DexamethaSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.3
Days Supply 167
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply460
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $152.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.04

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 to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 18.2
Days Supply 323
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims112.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills137.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,480
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $652.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.34

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 to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Simbrinza

Generic Formulation: Brinzolamide/Brimonidine TartSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 373
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.3
Peer Average Days Supply834
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,198.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$246.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$260.93

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 contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger 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.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 32.4
Days Supply 926
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills122.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,610
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $294.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.40

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 beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). 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.

Travoprost

Generic Formulation: TravoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 89.0
Days Supply 2,390
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,334
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 142.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,537.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$140.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$210.41

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 cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

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. DAVID SCOTT CARPENTER O.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Princeton, WV.

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 **Optometrist** 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.