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DR. JAMES KEVIN GLISSON M.D.
Prescription History 1245274281
Internal Medicine in Jackson, MS

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2006

Contact Information

2500 N STATE ST
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL MED
JACKSON, MS
ZIP 39216
Phone: (601) 984-5660

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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 DR. JAMES KEVIN GLISSON M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Jackson, MS. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 48 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cefuroxime, which accounts for 30 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Cefuroxime

Generic Formulation: Cefuroxime AxetilSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 139
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.6
Peer Average Days Supply339
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $292.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.57

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 cephalosporin antibiotic.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin 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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 94
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,095
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.23

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

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 DR. JAMES KEVIN GLISSON M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Jackson, MS.

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 **Internal Medicine** 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.