MARK WAVRUNEK
Prescription History 1194107607
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Quincy, IL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MARK WAVRUNEK, an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Quincy, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 103 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 36 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 IL PrescribersVs. IL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 36 | $6.00▼ below IL 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 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (70.6). Medicare paid an average of $6.00 per fill, versus $20.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL 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 IL average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Meloxicam | 16 | $1.94▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis. Show more ▾ It reduces pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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. 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about a third of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $1.94 per fill, versus $4.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL 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 IL average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-HydrocortNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort | 14 | $55.41 | ≈ Typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort: This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear). Show more ▾ This medication contains neomycin and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains hydrocortisone, which is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing ear swelling and discomfort. This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, about 78% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $55.41 per fill, versus $48.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average IL 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. 16.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 372 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 13 | $9.76▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Dexamethasone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. This medication may also be used to treat swelling, redness, and itching of the outer ear due to inflammatory conditions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, about 66% of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (19.8). Medicare paid an average of $9.76 per fill, versus $35.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL 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 IL average for this medication. 16.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 371 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 12 | $24.21 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about a third of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (31.0). Medicare paid an average of $24.21 per fill, versus $6.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 79 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 12 | $2.01▼ below IL avg | ▼ Less 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. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Illinois prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $2.01 per fill, versus $10.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IL 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 IL average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 48 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MARK WAVRUNEK 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 Foot & Ankle Surgery prescribing approach at this Quincy, IL 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 IL 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.
