MS. SANDRA L. KAVALUKAS M.D.
Prescription History 1164570867
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Louisville, KY


Quality Rating: 73.19 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since January 08, 2007

Contact Information

401 E CHESTNUT ST UNIT 710
LOUISVILLE, KY
ZIP 40202
Phone: (502) 583-8303

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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 MS. SANDRA L. KAVALUKAS M.D., an active Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist practicing in Louisville, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 106 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metronidazole, which accounts for 37 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Diphenoxylate-Atropine

Generic Formulation: Diphenoxylate Hcl/AtropineSpecialty: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,190
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.9
Peer Average Days Supply430
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,487.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$99.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.72

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 diarrhea. 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).

Metronidazole

Generic Formulation: MetronidazoleSpecialty: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 68
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply369
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 76.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $92.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.03

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 nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section).

Neomycin Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Neomycin SulfateSpecialty: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 31
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.3
Peer Average Days Supply34
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 31.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $115.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.88

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

Aminoglycoside antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces fradiae. It is composed of neomycins A, B, and C, and acts by inhibiting translation during protein synthesis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to decrease the risk of infection after certain intestinal surgeries. Neomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the intestines. Neomycin may also be used along with a special diet to treat a certain serious brain problem (hepatic encephalopathy). This condition is caused by too much of a certain natural substance (ammonia). Normally, the liver gets rid of ammonia, but liver disease can cause too much ammonia to build up in the body. This medication helps treat encephalopathy by killing certain intestinal bacteria that make ammonia. 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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 60
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,527
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $54.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.90

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

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 MS. SANDRA L. KAVALUKAS M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Louisville, KY.

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 **Colon & Rectal Surgery** 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.