CHARLES PRUCHNO MD
Prescription History 1194762849
Family Medicine in Cedar Rapids, IA

NPI Status: Active since June 01, 2006

Contact Information

202 10TH ST SE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
ZIP 52403
Phone: (319) 247-3899

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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 CHARLES PRUCHNO MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 197 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 20 claims alone.


Cefdinir

Generic Formulation: CefdinirSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 50
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.2
Peer Average Days Supply218
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $188.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.97

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 third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Cefuroxime

Generic Formulation: Cefuroxime AxetilSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 39
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.2
Peer Average Days Supply235
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $163.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.46

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 cephalosporin antibiotic.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,181
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills121.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,585
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $245.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.95

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 ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 29.3
Days Supply 804
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills190.0
Peer Average Days Supply5,464
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $118.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.55

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Glimepiride

Generic Formulation: GlimepirideSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.2
Days Supply 395
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills107.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,199
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $713.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$54.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.61

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

Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family.

Therapeutic Applications

Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Levemir

Generic Formulation: Insulin DetemirSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 309
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.9
Peer Average Days Supply777
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,559.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$323.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$580.68

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 recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin detemir is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide).

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 21.7
Days Supply 596
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims137.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills316.6
Peer Average Days Supply9,404
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $58.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.02

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.2
Days Supply 366
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims92.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills207.4
Peer Average Days Supply6,150
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $345.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.76

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Onglyza

Generic Formulation: Saxagliptin HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.2
Days Supply 365
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims12.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.0
Peer Average Days Supply425
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,283.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$523.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$601.38

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

Saxagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Saxagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.

Pioglitazone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Pioglitazone HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.2
Days Supply 365
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills76.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,258
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $569.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.27

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

Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims83.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills143.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,125
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $330.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.51

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 158
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.3
Peer Average Days Supply923
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $76.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.62

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. 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.

Spironolactone

Generic Formulation: SpironolactoneSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 17.5
Days Supply 434
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,937
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $133.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.61

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 potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Therapeutic Applications

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic).

Xarelto

Generic Formulation: RivaroxabanSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.2
Days Supply 381
IA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,009
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,607.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$585.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$824.77

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 morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

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 CHARLES PRUCHNO MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cedar Rapids, IA.

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 **Family Medicine** 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.