VUYISILE T NKOMO M.D.
Prescription History 1205808607
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Rochester, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for VUYISILE T NKOMO M.D., an active Cardiovascular Disease specialist practicing in Rochester, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 26 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metoprolol Tartrate, which accounts for 15 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 | 41.0 | 1,230 | $11.11 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MN prescriber Averages are among MN prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MN average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41.0 30-Day Fills 1,230 Days Supply About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. | |||||
| Furosemide | 11 | 25.0 | 746 | $6.71 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MN prescriber Averages are among MN prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MN average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.0 30-Day Fills 746 Days Supply About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ 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. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for VUYISILE T NKOMO M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, 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 Cardiovascular Disease prescribing approach at this Rochester, MN 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 volume among MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
