MINDY JO KOBBEMAN PA-C
Prescription History 1164856613
Physician Assistant in Wichita, KS

NPI Status: Active since September 02, 2013

Contact Information

10346 E STONEGATE LN STE 100
WICHITA, KS
ZIP 67206
Phone: (316) 871-0995

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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 MINDY JO KOBBEMAN PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Wichita, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 30 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,253 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 772 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,200
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.7
Peer Average Days Supply445
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 65.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $681.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.89

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.

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,470
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $237.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.04

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 mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 86
30-Day Fills 112.0
Days Supply 3,303
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,271
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 138.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,906.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.60

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 GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Belbuca

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.8
Peer Average Days Supply960
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,078.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$825.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$828.03

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Buprenorphine 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Buprenorphine

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 476
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.0
Peer Average Days Supply809
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 39.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,730.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$337.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$355.32

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Butrans

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 336
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims13.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills13.4
Peer Average Days Supply375
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,903.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$575.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$671.22

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Clonidine

Generic Formulation: ClonidineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 308
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.8
Peer Average Days Supply607
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $734.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$130.40

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

An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Codeine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Codeine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims12.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills12.0
Peer Average Days Supply316
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $822.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$74.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$186.13

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.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Codeine 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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 152
30-Day Fills 206.0
Days Supply 5,922
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,126
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 300.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,515.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.19

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 54
30-Day Fills 54.0
Days Supply 58
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.2
Peer Average Days Supply726
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 100.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $41.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$0.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.80

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 benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 1,536
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,823
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 49.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $797.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.42

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 281
30-Day Fills 362.7
Days Supply 10,835
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills143.3
Peer Average Days Supply4,155
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 192.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,812.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.76

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 772
30-Day Fills 772.1
Days Supply 21,991
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,400
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 943.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $30,972.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.85

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.

Hydromorphone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydromorphone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 96
30-Day Fills 96.0
Days Supply 2,478
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.8
Peer Average Days Supply909
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 166.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,216.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.82

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

An opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone 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.

Lidocaine

Generic Formulation: LidocaineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 313
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.9
Peer Average Days Supply544
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,495.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$136.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$142.66

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 local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 508
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,067
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $32.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.36

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 76
30-Day Fills 100.0
Days Supply 2,965
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.7
Peer Average Days Supply665
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 204.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,751.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.14

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 246
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply200
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 41.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $394.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.84

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.

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.

Morphine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 463
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.4
Peer Average Days Supply570
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $694.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.65

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 169
30-Day Fills 169.0
Days Supply 4,861
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,001
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 382.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,432.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.15

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 230
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.3
Peer Average Days Supply375
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $148.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.95

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 topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 255
30-Day Fills 255.0
Days Supply 6,974
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.0
Peer Average Days Supply870
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 466.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,989.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.16

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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 504
30-Day Fills 505.0
Days Supply 13,479
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,047
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 908.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $22,452.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.38

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

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

Oxycontin

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 438
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.1
Peer Average Days Supply574
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,154.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$277.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$792.12

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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 54
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply916
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $74.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.77

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 190
30-Day Fills 196.0
Days Supply 5,848
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,444
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 375.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,759.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.20

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 102
30-Day Fills 132.0
Days Supply 3,870
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,343
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 148.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,064.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.25

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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 129
30-Day Fills 129.0
Days Supply 3,539
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,205
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 118.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,872.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.16

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.

Tramadol Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,410
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.6
Peer Average Days Supply504
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 176.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,657.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$101.82

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 severe ongoing 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.

Xtampza Er

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone MyristateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,137
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.3
Peer Average Days Supply676
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 60.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $26,252.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$656.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$681.91

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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

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 MINDY JO KOBBEMAN PA-C provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Wichita, KS.

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 **Physician Assistant** 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.