DR. KEVIN MICHAEL ZIEGLER M.D.
Prescription History 1275673113
Emergency Medicine in Fort Thomas, KY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KEVIN MICHAEL ZIEGLER M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Fort Thomas, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 19 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 533 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 77 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 KY PrescribersVs. KY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 77 | $3.65▼ below KY 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 77 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (147). Medicare paid an average of $3.65 per fill, versus $22.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 77 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 221 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 52 | $6.43▼ below KY avg | ▲ More 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 52 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $6.43 per fill, versus $7.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 337 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 45 | $10.45▼ below KY avg | ▲ More than 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 45 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $10.45 per fill, versus $22.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 263 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 40 | $4.49▼ below KY avg | ≈ Typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 40 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $4.49 per fill, versus $8.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 183 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 39 | $7.91 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $7.91 per fill, versus $6.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average KY 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 329 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 39 | $9.43 | ≈ Typical |
About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about the same volume as the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $9.43 per fill, versus $8.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 233 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 36 | $3.22▼ below KY 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 36 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 68% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $3.22 per fill, versus $5.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 254 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 27 | $3.71▼ below KY 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 27 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (117). Medicare paid an average of $3.71 per fill, versus $34.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 86 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | $2.31▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $2.31 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 79 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 | $13.94 | ≈ Typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 79% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $13.94 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average KY 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. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 219 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 | $2.03▼ below KY 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 a third of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $2.03 per fill, versus $12.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 132 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levofloxacin | 17 | $11.33 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 61% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $11.33 per fill, versus $8.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 16 | $4.58▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $4.58 per fill, versus $26.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 70 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 | $14.15▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $14.15 per fill, versus $20.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 15 | $1.06▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 15% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (99). Medicare paid an average of $1.06 per fill, versus $4.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 89 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 14 | $6.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $6.43 per fill, versus $5.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 105 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 14 | $33.08▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 19% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $33.08 per fill, versus $49.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 14.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 11 | $7.44▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 11% of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $7.44 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 297 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 11 | $7.00▼ below KY avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Kentucky prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $7.00 per fill, versus $27.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average KY 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 KY average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KEVIN MICHAEL ZIEGLER 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Fort Thomas, KY 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 KY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
