DR. JEFFREY CHARLES BUEHLER M.D.
Prescription History 1164534608
Specialist in Portland, OR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JEFFREY CHARLES BUEHLER M.D., an active Specialist specialist practicing in Portland, OR. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 537 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Omeprazole, which accounts for 168 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other OR PrescribersVs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 168 | $16.88 | ▲ More than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2024, this provider wrote 168 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2 times the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (82.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.88 per fill, versus $15.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OR 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. 403.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Peg 3350-ElectrolyteSodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 138 | $23.34▼ below OR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Peg 3350-Electrolyte: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2024, this provider wrote 138 Medicare prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about the same volume as the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (140.9). Medicare paid an average of $23.34 per fill, versus $26.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 138 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 46 | $10.51▼ below OR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2024, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 89% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (51.4). Medicare paid an average of $10.51 per fill, versus $15.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 106 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag SulfSodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 42 | $61.97▼ below OR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf: Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2024, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 77% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (54.5). Medicare paid an average of $61.97 per fill, versus $65.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 52 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Budesonide DrBudesonide | 37 | $112.06▼ below OR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Budesonide Dr: This medication is used to treat a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease). Show more ▾ While budesonide does not cure this condition, it may decrease symptoms such as pain and diarrhea. Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory drug (corticosteroid hormone). It works by decreasing the body's natural defense response (immune response). A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (21.7). Medicare paid an average of $112.06 per fill, versus $114.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 66.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,958 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 23 | $49.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2024, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (17.7). Medicare paid an average of $49.37 per fill, versus $49.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OR 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. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Famotidine | 21 | $16.06 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Famotidine, about 60% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $16.06 per fill, versus $16.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diphenoxylate-AtropineDiphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine | 20 | $29.43 | ≈ Typical |
About Diphenoxylate-Atropine: This medication is used to treat diarrhea. Show more ▾ It helps to decrease the number and frequency of bowel movements. It works by slowing the movement of the intestines. Diphenoxylate is similar to opioid pain relievers, but it acts mainly to slow the gut. Atropine belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics, which help to dry up body fluids and also slow gut movement. This medication should not be used to treat diarrhea caused by certain types of infection (such as C. difficile-associated diarrhea following antibiotic therapy). Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects (such as breathing problems). In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (16.8). Medicare paid an average of $29.43 per fill, versus $24.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mesalamine | 17 | $1,358.93 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mesalamine: This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon. An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed) In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 63% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $1,358.93 per fill, versus $490.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Colestipol Hcl | 13 | $118.89 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Colestipol Hcl: Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to 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. This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Colestipol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (22.4). Medicare paid an average of $118.89 per fill, versus $94.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 435 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Budesonide EcBudesonide | 12 | $149.87▼ below OR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Budesonide Ec: This medication is used to treat a certain bowel condition (Crohn's disease). Show more ▾ While budesonide does not cure this condition, it may decrease symptoms such as pain and diarrhea. Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory drug (corticosteroid hormone). It works by decreasing the body's natural defense response (immune response). A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide Ec, about 81% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (14.9). Medicare paid an average of $149.87 per fill, versus $194.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 17.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 526 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JEFFREY CHARLES BUEHLER M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Specialist prescribing approach at this Portland, OR 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 among OR prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
