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GARRY ROBERT POLLOCK M.D.
Prescription History 1164577672
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Lubbock, TX


Quality Rating: 0 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since January 24, 2007

Contact Information

4642 N LOOP 289, SUITE 105
LUBBOCK, TX
ZIP 79416
Phone: (806) 771-3030
Fax: (806) 771-3034

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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 GARRY ROBERT POLLOCK M.D., an active Hand Surgery specialist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 104 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Acetaminophen-Codeine, which accounts for 44 claims alone.

Medication Index

Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 183
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.7
Peer Average Days Supply736
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $242.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.55

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

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 149
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.5
Peer Average Days Supply368
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $52.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.13

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 cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 94
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims121.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills121.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,775
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $136.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.84

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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 72
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.3
Peer Average Days Supply243
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $143.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.10

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 94
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,282
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 TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $100.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.68

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

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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 GARRY ROBERT POLLOCK M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Lubbock, TX.

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 **Hand 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.