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MRS. STACY MARIE ESTES SMITH MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Prescription History 1275082513
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Cape Girardeau, MO


Quality Rating: 92.57 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since September 28, 2016

Contact Information

150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD STE 342
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
ZIP 63703
Phone: (573) 331-5677
Fax: (573) 331-5678

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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 MRS. STACY MARIE ESTES SMITH MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, an active Family specialist practicing in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 159 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methocarbamol, which accounts for 58 claims alone.

Medication Index

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 274
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,318
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $107.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.23

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 227
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills108.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,082
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $332.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.05

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 58.0
Days Supply 635
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.8
Peer Average Days Supply706
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 132.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $472.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.75

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 144
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.7
Peer Average Days Supply229
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $226.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.52

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 55
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims92.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills94.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,928
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 88.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.81

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

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 MRS. STACY MARIE ESTES SMITH MSN, APRN, FNP-BC provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cape Girardeau, MO.

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 **Family** 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.