MS. JULIE SUE WOOD DNP
Prescription History 1255323721
Nurse Practitioner in Columbia, TN


Quality Rating: 19.55 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 19, 2005

Contact Information

854 W JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD
SUITE 100
COLUMBIA, TN
ZIP 38401
Phone: (931) 490-7050
Fax: (931) 490-7051

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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 MS. JULIE SUE WOOD DNP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Columbia, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 54 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,036 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trulicity, which accounts for 228 claims alone.


Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,710
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims146.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills348.1
Peer Average Days Supply10,234
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $107.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.52

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 73
30-Day Fills 219.0
Days Supply 6,570
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims172.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills414.0
Peer Average Days Supply12,134
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,574.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.09

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Autoshield Duo Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle,dual Safety,diabetcSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 34.3
Days Supply 1,028
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.0
Peer Average Days Supply716
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,479.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$289.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.16

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.

Comfort Ez Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 78.5
Days Supply 2,310
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.1
Peer Average Days Supply867
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 116.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,396.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$189.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$119.91

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.

Droplet Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 63.5
Days Supply 1,905
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,465
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 29.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,602.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$72.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.00

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.

Enalapril Maleate

Generic Formulation: Enalapril MaleateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,632
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $212.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.27

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

An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that is used to treat HYPERTENSION and HEART FAILURE.

Therapeutic Applications

Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to help prevent people with a certain heart problem (left ventricular dysfunction) from developing heart failure. Enalapril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Ezetimibe

Generic Formulation: EzetimibeSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 56.5
Days Supply 1,695
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills103.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,094
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,137.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.08

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

An azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 180
30-Day Fills 363.6
Days Supply 10,868
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,621
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 445.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $215,413.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,196.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$940.09

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. 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. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims131.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills168.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,844
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $686.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.09

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Glimepiride

Generic Formulation: GlimepirideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 130
30-Day Fills 356.5
Days Supply 10,696
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills135.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,007
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 136.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,455.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.60

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

Alkaloids derived from TYRAMINE combined with 3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde via a norbelladine pathway, including GALANTAMINE, lycorine and crinine. They are found in the AMARYLLIDACEAE plant family.

Therapeutic Applications

Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glimepiride belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Glipizide

Generic Formulation: GlipizideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,710
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,317
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $379.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.62

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

An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized.

Therapeutic Applications

Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Glipizide Er

Generic Formulation: GlipizideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 51
30-Day Fills 148.0
Days Supply 4,440
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,333
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 59.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,837.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.90

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

An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized.

Therapeutic Applications

Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Humalog

Generic Formulation: Insulin LisproSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 165.4
Days Supply 4,913
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,089
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 172.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $116,449.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,712.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,091.61

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

Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide).

Humalog Kwikpen U-100

Generic Formulation: Insulin LisproSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 99
30-Day Fills 185.3
Days Supply 5,417
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,240
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 296.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $217,851.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,200.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,066.19

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

Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide).

Humalog Kwikpen U-200

Generic Formulation: Insulin LisproSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 57.4
Days Supply 1,706
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.6
Peer Average Days Supply752
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 82.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $105,308.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3,397.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,536.31

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

Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide).

Humulin R U-500

Generic Formulation: Insulin Regular, HumanSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 15.7
Days Supply 460
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.6
Peer Average Days Supply927
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,420.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,492.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,231.16

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin).

Humulin R U-500 Kwikpen

Generic Formulation: Insulin Regular, HumanSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 623
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.0
Peer Average Days Supply977
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $40,999.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,733.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,206.74

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin).

Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100

Generic Formulation: Insulin LisproSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 36.3
Days Supply 1,089
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.1
Peer Average Days Supply782
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,409.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$525.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$208.38

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

Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide).

Insulin Syringe

Generic Formulation: Syringe And Needle,insulin,1mlSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 63.9
Days Supply 1,918
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims13.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.6
Peer Average Days Supply620
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 69.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,360.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.96

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.

Janumet Xr

Generic Formulation: Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,039
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,585.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$689.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$822.78

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. This product contains 2 medications. Sitagliptin works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. 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.

Januvia

Generic Formulation: Sitagliptin PhosphateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 108.0
Days Supply 3,240
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,670
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $61,423.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,228.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$892.40

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 pyrazine-derived DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBITOR and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that increases the levels of the INCRETIN hormones GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. 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. Sitagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 150
30-Day Fills 321.8
Days Supply 9,629
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,003
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 284.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $199,619.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,330.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,024.97

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Lantus

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 35.5
Days Supply 1,053
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.1
Peer Average Days Supply923
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,690.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$687.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$670.30

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 recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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-yfgn.

Lantus Solostar

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 123
30-Day Fills 316.3
Days Supply 9,360
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,766
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 251.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $111,137.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$903.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$682.75

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 recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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-yfgn.

Levemir

Generic Formulation: Insulin DetemirSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 66.1
Days Supply 1,949
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply716
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $31,707.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,022.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$595.11

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 recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 detemir 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 detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide).

Levemir Flexpen

Generic Formulation: Insulin DetemirSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 91
30-Day Fills 242.1
Days Supply 7,249
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,004.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

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 recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 detemir 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 detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide).

Levemir Flextouch

Generic Formulation: Insulin DetemirSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 34.5
Days Supply 1,034
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,124
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,438.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$817.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$767.32

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 recombinant long-acting insulin and hypoglycemic agent in which a MYRISTIC ACID is conjugated to a LYSINE at position B29. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 detemir 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 detemir may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs (such as metformin, exenatide).

Levothyroxine Sodium

Generic Formulation: Levothyroxine SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 96
30-Day Fills 272.0
Days Supply 8,160
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims164.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills370.8
Peer Average Days Supply10,700
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,737.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.05

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

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). 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.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 74
30-Day Fills 197.5
Days Supply 5,925
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims124.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills299.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,802
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $410.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.78

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,800
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills266.8
Peer Average Days Supply7,901
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $208.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.78

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

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 189
30-Day Fills 514.7
Days Supply 15,440
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills222.5
Peer Average Days Supply6,536
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 101.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,778.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.26

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. 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. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Metformin Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 51
30-Day Fills 149.7
Days Supply 4,475
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims61.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills155.5
Peer Average Days Supply4,629
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $876.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.27

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. 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. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Mounjaro

Generic Formulation: TirzepatideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 40.4
Days Supply 1,176
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.1
Peer Average Days Supply659
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 36.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $44,776.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,722.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,276.46

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 glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes.

Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 112.5
Days Supply 3,367
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,613
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 69.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,660.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$145.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$97.68

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.

Nateglinide

Generic Formulation: NateglinideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 97.0
Days Supply 2,910
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,716
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 59.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,515.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$105.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$91.50

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 phenylalanine and cyclohexane derivative that acts as a hypoglycemic agent by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. It is used in the treatment of TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Nateglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program. It is used in people with type 2 diabetes. 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. It works by stimulating the body to produce more insulin. Insulin is a natural substance that allows the body to properly use sugar from the diet.

Novolin 70-30

Generic Formulation: Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin HmSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 26.2
Days Supply 762
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.2
Peer Average Days Supply681
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,198.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$349.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$443.38

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.

Novolog

Generic Formulation: Insulin AspartSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 78
30-Day Fills 174.8
Days Supply 5,135
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,255
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 169.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $137,477.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,762.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,058.61

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

Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product.

Novolog Flexpen

Generic Formulation: Insulin AspartSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 130
30-Day Fills 264.9
Days Supply 7,691
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,402
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 333.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $250,239.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,924.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,035.80

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

Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product.

Ozempic

Generic Formulation: SemaglutideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 164
30-Day Fills 277.6
Days Supply 8,146
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,715
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 310.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $282,875.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,724.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,360.77

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. 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.

Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 90.5
Days Supply 2,660
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,025
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 141.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,471.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.22

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.

Pioglitazone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Pioglitazone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 81
30-Day Fills 239.0
Days Supply 7,170
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,873
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 107.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,204.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.04

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. 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. Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other diabetes medications (such as metformin or a sulfonylurea such as glyburide). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of pioglitazone.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,790
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,060.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.42

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Rosuvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 72.0
Days Supply 2,160
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills256.1
Peer Average Days Supply7,613
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $369.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.15

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 HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Therapeutic Applications

Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

Simvastatin

Generic Formulation: SimvastatinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 95.9
Days Supply 2,878
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills198.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,873
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $385.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.02

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 derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

Therapeutic Applications

Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Toujeo Max Solostar

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 79.5
Days Supply 2,223
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,078
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 90.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $45,836.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,091.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,198.76

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 recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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-yfgn.

Toujeo Solostar

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 46.4
Days Supply 1,391
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,098
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,358.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$764.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$804.02

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 recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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-yfgn.

Tradjenta

Generic Formulation: LinagliptinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 64.0
Days Supply 1,890
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,098
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $34,839.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,088.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$748.84

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 purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. 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. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes.

Tresiba Flextouch U-100

Generic Formulation: Insulin DegludecSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 124.8
Days Supply 3,744
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,496
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 103.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $45,026.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$818.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$760.33

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 degludec 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 degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs.

Tresiba Flextouch U-200

Generic Formulation: Insulin DegludecSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 74.3
Days Supply 2,219
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,462
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $57,226.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,846.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,284.51

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. 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 degludec 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 degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs.

Trulicity

Generic Formulation: DulaglutideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 228
30-Day Fills 379.4
Days Supply 11,100
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,692
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 456.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $384,623.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,686.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,359.90

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide 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 by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment.

Ulticare Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 31.3
Days Supply 918
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.4
Peer Average Days Supply880
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 29.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,193.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$99.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.61

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.

Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 190.1
Days Supply 5,700
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,245
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 247.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,502.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$113.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$92.96

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.

Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 41.2
Days Supply 1,230
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,127
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,290.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$134.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$96.05

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.

Unifine Pentips Plus

Generic Formulation: Pen Needle, DiabeticSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 18.8
Days Supply 523
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims13.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply659
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $702.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$58.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.95

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.

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 MS. JULIE SUE WOOD DNP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Columbia, TN.

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 **Nurse Practitioner** 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.