DR. ROBERT HARRISON HESTER M.D.
Prescription History 1174987721
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Nashville, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ROBERT HARRISON HESTER M.D., an active Hematology & Oncology specialist practicing in Nashville, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 215 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ondansetron Hcl, which accounts for 41 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 TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 41 | $22.86 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $22.86 per fill, versus $6.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 999 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 37 | $1,123.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (88). Medicare paid an average of $1,123.51 per fill, versus $749.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 67.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,029 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 28 | $31.26 | ≈ Typical |
About Prochlorperazine Maleate: This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Show more ▾ Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery. A phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612) In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $31.26 per fill, versus $21.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 659 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydroxyurea | 25 | $26.02▼ below TN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydroxyurea: This medication is used by people with sickle cell anemia to reduce the number of painful crises caused by the disease and to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Show more ▾ Some brands are also used to treat certain types of cancer (such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas). An antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Hydroxyurea, about 83% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $26.02 per fill, versus $33.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 39.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,176 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CabometyxCabozantinib S-Malate | 17 | $22,265.43▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cabometyx: This medication is used to treat various types of cancer (including kidney, thyroid, liver cancer). Show more ▾ Cabozantinib belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Cabometyx, about 74% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $22,265.43 per fill, versus $23,575.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 468 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 16 | $6.83▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ 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. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $6.83 per fill, versus $7.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 22.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 462 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 15 | $19.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $19.65 per fill, versus $14.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 | $18.43▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 14% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $18.43 per fill, versus $20.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 404 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 11 | $15.06▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $15.06 per fill, versus $28.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 285 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XtandiEnzalutamide | 11 | $14,579.01 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xtandi: Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). It works by blocking the effects of testosterone to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Xtandi, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $14,579.01 per fill, versus $13,383.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ROBERT HARRISON HESTER 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 Hematology & Oncology prescribing approach at this Nashville, TN 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 TN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
