LEWIS R STRONG MD
Prescription History 1265415459
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Loveland, CO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LEWIS R STRONG MD, an active Gastroenterology specialist practicing in Loveland, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,749 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gavilyte-C, which accounts for 1,280 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 CO PrescribersVs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-CPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 1,280 | $18.63 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gavilyte-C: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,280 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 8.6 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (149). Medicare paid an average of $18.63 per fill, versus $17.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 1,280 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,735 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 391 | $17.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. In 2023, this provider wrote 391 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $17.38 per fill, versus $17.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 1,085.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 32,512 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 254 | $3.01▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 254 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 13 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $3.01 per fill, versus $17.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 254 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 615 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag SulfSodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 227 | $73.41▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf: Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 227 Medicare prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 9.5 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $73.41 per fill, versus $80.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 227 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 286 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg 3350-ElectrolyteSodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg | 227 | $27.44 | ▲ More than typical |
About Peg 3350-Electrolyte: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 227 Medicare prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $27.44 per fill, versus $23.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 227 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 338 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Budesonide DrBudesonide | 65 | $127.80▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Budesonide Dr: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide Dr, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $127.80 per fill, versus $130.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 75 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,076 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gavilyte-GPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 59 | $17.75 | ▲ More than typical |
About Gavilyte-G: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $17.75 per fill, versus $15.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 67 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ursodiol | 46 | $313.48 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ursodiol: Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Show more ▾ Ursodiol is a bile acid. A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Ursodiol, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $313.48 per fill, versus $275.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 91.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mesalamine | 30 | $1,108.31 | ▲ More than typical |
About Mesalamine: This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon. An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Mesalamine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $1,108.31 per fill, versus $801.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 87.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,615 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CholestyramineCholestyramine (With Sugar) | 24 | $111.97 | ▲ More than typical |
About Cholestyramine: Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Show more ▾ Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to 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. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels. A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $111.97 per fill, versus $102.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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. 56.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,640 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 24 | $11.03▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $11.03 per fill, versus $26.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 26.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Peg-3350 And ElectrolytesPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 20 | $23.73 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Peg-3350 And Electrolytes: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about a third of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $23.73 per fill, versus $17.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 58 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| StelaraUstekinumab | 20 | $26,583.59 | ≈ Typical |
About Stelara: Ustekinumab is used to treat plaque psoriasis, a certain type of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis), or certain bowel conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Show more ▾ It works by blocking certain natural proteins in your body (interleukin-12 and interleukin-23) that cause inflammation (swelling) in these conditions. Ustekinumab does not cure these diseases, but helps to lessen symptoms of the disease. It can help to decrease the amount of plaques in plaque psoriasis, decrease the number of swollen/painful joints in psoriatic arthritis, and decrease symptoms such as abdominal pain/cramping and diarrhea in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to IL-12 and IL-23 and is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of patients with plaque PSORIASIS who have not responded to other therapies. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Stelara, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $26,583.59 per fill, versus $26,241.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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. 26.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 19 | $16.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $16.91 per fill, versus $15.11 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SuprepSodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 15 | $119.96 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Suprep: Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy). Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This causes watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Suprep, about a third of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $119.96 per fill, versus $116.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 13 | $41.18▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Esomeprazole Magnesium: Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. The S-isomer of omeprazole. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 65% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $41.18 per fill, versus $86.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sandostatin Lar DepotOctreotide Acetate,mi-Spheres | 13 | $4,716.99▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Sandostatin Lar Depot: This medication is a long-acting form of octreotide. Show more ▾ Octreotide is used to treat severe watery diarrhea and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (such as carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the intestines and pancreas. The symptoms occur when these tumors make too much of certain natural substances (hormones). This medication works by blocking the production of these hormones. By decreasing watery diarrhea, octreotide helps to reduce the loss of body fluids and minerals. Octreotide is also used to treat a certain condition (acromegaly) that occurs when the body makes too much of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Octreotide works by decreasing the amount of growth hormone to normal levels. This drug is not a cure for these conditions. This medication is usually used with other treatment (such as surgery, radiation, other drugs). In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Sandostatin Lar Depot, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (12). Medicare paid an average of $4,716.99 per fill, versus $5,775.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 364 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Budesonide EcBudesonide | 11 | $214.36 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Budesonide Ec: Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. A glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Budesonide Ec, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $214.36 per fill, versus $153.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 335 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 11 | $15.11▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $15.11 per fill, versus $15.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for LEWIS R STRONG MD 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 Gastroenterology prescribing approach at this Loveland, CO 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 CO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
