DR. MATTHEW JONES M.D.
Prescription History 1225035793
Ophthalmology in Salinas, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MATTHEW JONES M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Salinas, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 100 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 42 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 | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 42 | $15.34▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (159). Medicare paid an average of $15.34 per fill, versus $21.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the CA average for this medication. 88.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,576 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 20 | $21.13 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $21.13 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 417 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 20 | $1,362.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (85). Medicare paid an average of $1,362.73 per fill, versus $947.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | $58.84 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 67% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $58.84 per fill, versus $30.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MATTHEW JONES 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 Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Salinas, CA 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 CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
