DR. ARTHUR P. CHOU M.D.
Prescription History 1174760607
Neurological Surgery in Monterey Park, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ARTHUR P. CHOU M.D., an active Neurological Surgery specialist practicing in Monterey Park, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 441 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Celecoxib, which accounts for 107 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 107 | 115.0 | 3,397 | $27.67▼ below CA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 115.0 30-Day Fills 3,397 Days Supply About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 78 | 82.0 | 2,460 | $13.93▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 82.0 30-Day Fills 2,460 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Baclofen | 57 | 63.0 | 1,890 | $23.25▼ below CA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 63.0 30-Day Fills 1,890 Days Supply About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. 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. | |||||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 41 | 41.0 | 385 | $8.96▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 41.0 30-Day Fills 385 Days Supply About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. | |||||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 37 | 37.0 | 122 | $2.35▼ below CA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 37.0 30-Day Fills 122 Days Supply About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. | |||||
| Methocarbamol | 32 | 32.0 | 960 | $16.69 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.0 30-Day Fills 960 Days Supply About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. 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) | |||||
| Famotidine | 30 | 32.0 | 496 | $7.17 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 32.0 30-Day Fills 496 Days Supply About Famotidine: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 25 | 25.0 | 297 | $22.56 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.0 30-Day Fills 297 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 20.0 | 182 | $5.25▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 182 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Methylprednisolone | 14 | 14.0 | 84 | $9.55▼ below CA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average CA prescriber Averages are among CA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the CA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the CA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 84 Days Supply About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ARTHUR P. CHOU 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 Neurological Surgery prescribing approach at this Monterey Park, CA 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 CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.