DR. CHRISTIE B MINA M.D.
Prescription History 1194737726
Neurological Surgery in Greenville, SC


Quality Rating: 96.08 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 12, 2006

Contact Information

3 SAINT FRANCIS DR
SUITE 490
GREENVILLE, SC
ZIP 29601
Phone: (864) 220-4263
Fax: (864) 220-5836

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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 DR. CHRISTIE B MINA M.D., an active Neurological Surgery specialist practicing in Greenville, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 666 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 165 claims alone.


Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 15.3
Days Supply 440
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,432
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $774.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.44

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.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,174
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,244.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.65

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

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). 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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 29.7
Days Supply 850
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,273
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $217.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.88

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.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,152
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,676
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $474.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.49

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 49
30-Day Fills 75.0
Days Supply 2,250
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,109
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $864.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.84

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 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.

Etodolac

Generic Formulation: EtodolacSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.9
Peer Average Days Supply936
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $338.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.78

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with potent analgesic and anti-arthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of OSTEOARTHRITIS; RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; and in the alleviation of postoperative pain (PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE).

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Etodolac is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 165
30-Day Fills 264.9
Days Supply 7,923
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills162.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,715
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 71.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,843.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.79

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: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 157
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,870
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $194.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.25

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 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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 67
30-Day Fills 117.0
Days Supply 3,510
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,240
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $310.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.75

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: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 81
30-Day Fills 83.0
Days Supply 2,128
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.1
Peer Average Days Supply653
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 224.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $938.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.01

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: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 333
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply255
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 43.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $411.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.43

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.

Naloxone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Naloxone HclSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 88
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.8
Peer Average Days Supply244
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,552.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$87.07

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 specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration).

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 71
30-Day Fills 71.0
Days Supply 346
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,071
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $466.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

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.

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.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Neurosurgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 767
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,773
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $513.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.86

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.

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 DR. CHRISTIE B MINA M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Greenville, SC.

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 **Neurological Surgery** 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.