DR. JOHN GAVIN COTTER M.D.
Prescription History 1245331321
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Rutland, VT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JOHN GAVIN COTTER M.D., an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Rutland, VT. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 90 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 29 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 VT PrescribersVs. VT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 29 | $33.95 | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $33.95 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VT 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. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,012 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErtapenemErtapenem Sodium | 23 | $956.92 | ≈ Typical |
About Ertapenem: Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, acute gynecological infections, complicated urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections. It is also used to prevent infection in colorectal surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Ertapenem, about 79% of the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $956.92 per fill, versus $712.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VT 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 175 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | $59.92 | ▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 70% of the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $59.92 per fill, versus $24.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VT 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefadroxil | 12 | $50.98 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefadroxil: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. 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. Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about half the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $50.98 per fill, versus $14.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VT 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 487 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 12 | $5.21▼ below VT avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half the volume of the typical Vermont prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $5.21 per fill, versus $6.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VT 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 VT average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JOHN GAVIN COTTER 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 Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Rutland, VT 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 VT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
