PETER E VONDERAU M.D.
Prescription History 1174500821
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Christiansburg, VA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PETER E VONDERAU M.D., an active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Christiansburg, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 227 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 90 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other VA PrescribersVs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 90 | $14.15▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $14.15 per fill, versus $19.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 115.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,473 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 48 | $7.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about the same volume as the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $7.24 per fill, versus $6.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,532 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 44 | $9.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 90% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $9.07 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,274 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 | $8.81▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 72% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $8.81 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 761 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 19 | $22.94▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ 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). 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $22.94 per fill, versus $47.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 596 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for PETER E VONDERAU M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation prescribing approach at this Christiansburg, VA 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 volume among VA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
