NOELANI GONZALEZ ORTIZ M.D.
Prescription History 1255607222
Dermatology in San Juan, PR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for NOELANI GONZALEZ ORTIZ M.D., an active Dermatology specialist practicing in San Juan, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 55 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Triamcinolone Acetonide, which accounts for 21 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other PR PrescribersVs. PR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 21 | $9.77▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $9.77 per fill, versus $17.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PR average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 12 | $38.93▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $38.93 per fill, versus $61.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PR average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluocinonide | 11 | $69.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluocinonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Fluocinonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of ECZEMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $69.15 per fill, versus $66.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 191 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 11 | $15.19▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $15.19 per fill, versus $24.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the PR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 208 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for NOELANI GONZALEZ ORTIZ M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Dermatology prescribing approach at this San Juan, PR practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among PR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
