DR. AARON TODD KALLNER O.D.
Prescription History 1225199607
Optometrist in Portsmouth, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AARON TODD KALLNER O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Portsmouth, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 378 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 134 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 OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 134 | $13.60▼ below OH avg | ≈ 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 134 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 89% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (150). Medicare paid an average of $13.60 per fill, versus $21.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 212.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,030 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 55 | $50.92▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: This medication 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 ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $50.92 per fill, versus $571.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 102.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,078 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tobramycin-DexamethasoneTobramycin/Dexamethasone | 47 | $64.76▼ below OH avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tobramycin-Dexamethasone: This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. Show more ▾ This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents 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. A topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $64.76 per fill, versus $83.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 49.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 944 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 36 | $13.11▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about the same volume as the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $13.11 per fill, versus $14.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 36.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 687 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 31 | $10.75▼ below OH avg | ▼ 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 31 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 66% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $10.75 per fill, versus $19.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 550 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 28 | $33.69▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (121). Medicare paid an average of $33.69 per fill, versus $49.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 29.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 589 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 20 | $288.40▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alphagan P: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $288.40 per fill, versus $393.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 30.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 845 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | $43.23 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $43.23 per fill, versus $37.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 25.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 735 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 11 | $157.23▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Loteprednol Etabonate: This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Show more ▾ Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. An androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Loteprednol Etabonate, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $157.23 per fill, versus $211.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AARON TODD KALLNER O.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 Optometrist prescribing approach at this Portsmouth, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
