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CAROLINE M SCHLOCKER M.D.
Prescription History 1194886549
Otolaryngology in San Francisco, CA


Quality Rating: 74.46 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since December 12, 2006

Contact Information

2233 POST ST FL 3
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94115
Phone: (415) 502-0498
Fax: (415) 885-7546

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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 CAROLINE M SCHLOCKER M.D., an active Otolaryngology specialist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 28 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium, which accounts for 16 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Imipenem/Cilastatin SodiumSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 32
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.1
Peer Average Days Supply104
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,892.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$243.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$278.37

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

Combination of imipenem and cilastatin that is used in the treatment of bacterial infections; cilastatin inhibits renal dehydropeptidase I to prolong the half-life and increase the tissue penetration of imipenem, enhancing its efficacy as an anti-bacterial agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Nortriptyline HclSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 1,050
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,255
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $306.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.84

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

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 CAROLINE M SCHLOCKER M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within San Francisco, CA.

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 **Otolaryngology** 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.