RAY TERAMOTO M.D.
Prescription History 1164580916
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Aiea, HI
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for RAY TERAMOTO M.D., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Aiea, HI. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 99 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Alprazolam, which accounts for 50 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 HI PrescribersVs. HI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 50 | $5.33▼ below HI avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2024, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $5.33 per fill, versus $5.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average HI 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 HI average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,494 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 21 | $1.61▼ below HI avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾ If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (35.7). Medicare paid an average of $1.61 per fill, versus $7.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI 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 HI average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 | $117.12 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluoxetine Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder). Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain eating disorder (bulimia) and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Fluoxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 62% of the volume of the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (25.7). Medicare paid an average of $117.12 per fill, versus $15.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average HI 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 | |||
| Methylphenidate ErMethylphenidate Hcl | 12 | $92.88▼ below HI avg | ≈ Typical |
About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾ It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er, about the same volume as the typical Hawaii prescriber of this medication (12.7). Medicare paid an average of $92.88 per fill, versus $97.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average HI 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 HI average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for RAY TERAMOTO 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Aiea, HI 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 HI 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.
