JAKE NOLAN JOHNSON
Prescription History 1225698921
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Sioux Falls, SD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAKE NOLAN JOHNSON, an active Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 139 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Levothyroxine Sodium, which accounts for 65 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other SD PrescribersVs. SD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 65 | $11.45 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2024, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (166.9). Medicare paid an average of $11.45 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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. 187.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,637 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 19 | $32.87 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Show more ▾ Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 62% of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (30.7). Medicare paid an average of $32.87 per fill, versus $16.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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. 32.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 947 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ForteoTeriparatide | 16 | $4,030.07▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Forteo: Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture. This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing. A polypeptide that consists of the 1-34 amino-acid fragment of human PARATHYROID HORMONE, the biologically active N-terminal region. The acetate form is given by intravenous infusion in the differential diagnosis of HYPOPARATHYROIDISM and PSEUDOHYPOPARATHYROIDISM. (Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995) In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Forteo, about half the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (30.9). Medicare paid an average of $4,030.07 per fill, versus $4,190.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| OzempicSemaglutide | 15 | $1,220.66 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide and GLP-1 agonist used to enhance glycemic control of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, and for OBESITY MANAGEMENT. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $1,220.66 per fill, versus $1,130.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 546 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 12 | $96.22▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-aglr, and insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about a third of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (34.7). Medicare paid an average of $96.22 per fill, versus $121.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 23.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 705 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Methimazole | 12 | $6.14▼ below SD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Methimazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical South Dakota prescriber of this medication (49.1). Medicare paid an average of $6.14 per fill, versus $9.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average SD 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 SD average for this medication. 37.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JAKE NOLAN JOHNSON is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism prescribing approach at this Sioux Falls, SD 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 among SD prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
