MARK LAWRENCE KRICHEFF MD
Prescription History 1265416721
Emergency Medicine in Mishawaka, IN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MARK LAWRENCE KRICHEFF MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Mishawaka, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 204 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ibuprofen, which accounts for 45 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 IN PrescribersVs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 45 | $2.70▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $2.70 per fill, versus $10.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 233 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 | $4.31▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $4.31 per fill, versus $20.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 122 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 36 | $12.36 | ▲ 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $12.36 per fill, versus $4.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 344 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 25 | $3.92▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $3.92 per fill, versus $28.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 75 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 23 | $11.26 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 70% of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $11.26 per fill, versus $8.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 227 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 | $3.57▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $3.57 per fill, versus $15.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $1.70▼ below IN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $1.70 per fill, versus $5.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 85 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MARK LAWRENCE KRICHEFF 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Mishawaka, IN 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 IN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
