KATHERINE S. RHEE M.D.
Prescription History 1205043692
Urology in Hartford, CT

NPI Status: Active since May 17, 2007

Contact Information

85 SEYMOUR ST
SUITE 416
HARTFORD, CT
ZIP 06106
Phone: (860) 947-8500
Fax: (860) 524-8643

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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 KATHERINE S. RHEE M.D., an active Urology specialist practicing in Hartford, CT. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,070 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 439 claims alone.


Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 135
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.2
Peer Average Days Supply264
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $142.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.24

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 135
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.3
Peer Average Days Supply198
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $275.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.26

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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Generic Formulation: Cefpodoxime ProxetilSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 103
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.2
Peer Average Days Supply143
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $429.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.07

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 prodrug of its active metabolite CEFPODOXIME.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication 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.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 21.3
Days Supply 199
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.2
Peer Average Days Supply283
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $178.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.62

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication 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 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.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 61.0
Days Supply 298
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.9
Peer Average Days Supply224
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 154.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $436.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.47

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 broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Finasteride

Generic Formulation: FinasterideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 311
30-Day Fills 1,031.0
Days Supply 30,960
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills156.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,646
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 378.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,848.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.23

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

An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication.

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 86
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.3
Peer Average Days Supply216
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $166.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.55

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Oxybutynin Chloride

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,276
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,065
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 87.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $553.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.82

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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 42
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.9
Peer Average Days Supply929
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $98.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.74

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 72
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.6
Peer Average Days Supply387
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $89.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.45

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 drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Tadalafil

Generic Formulation: TadalafilSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,230
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $230.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$537.19

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 carboline derivative and PHOSPHODIESTERASE 5 INHIBITOR that is used primarily to treat ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION; BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA and PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Tadalafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 439
30-Day Fills 1,366.4
Days Supply 41,030
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills199.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,919
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 398.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,238.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.12

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

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Terazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Terazosin HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 82.6
Days Supply 2,370
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,338
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 89.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,545.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.73

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

Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 91
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.3
Peer Average Days Supply832
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $187.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.18

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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.

Trospium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Trospium ChlorideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 61.9
Days Supply 1,860
CT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,325
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $871.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$78.21

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 an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic.

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 KATHERINE S. RHEE M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Hartford, CT.

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 **Urology** 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.