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WILLIAM TAYLOR TURNER M.D.
Prescription History 1225003213
Orthopaedic Surgery in Longview, WA


Quality Rating: 99.42 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since February 22, 2006

Contact Information

625 9TH AVE
STE 210
LONGVIEW, WA
ZIP 98632
Phone: (360) 501-3400
Fax: (360) 423-6862

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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 WILLIAM TAYLOR TURNER M.D., an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Longview, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 471 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ondansetron Odt, which accounts for 146 claims alone.

Medication Index

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 77
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,214
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $170.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.88

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

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.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 133
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.9
Peer Average Days Supply427
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $134.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.22

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 topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 132
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.8
Peer Average Days Supply285
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $150.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.34

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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 146
30-Day Fills 146.0
Days Supply 903
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.4
Peer Average Days Supply245
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 563.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,358.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.31

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 competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 111
30-Day Fills 111.0
Days Supply 410
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.1
Peer Average Days Supply920
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 126.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $809.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.32

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.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 136
30-Day Fills 138.3
Days Supply 4,135
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills93.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,757
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 202.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $912.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.43

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 86
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply860
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 WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $78.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.73

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.

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.

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 WILLIAM TAYLOR TURNER M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Longview, WA.

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 **Orthopaedic 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.