DR. KEITH POLIZOIS D.M.D.
Prescription History 1275920175
Dentist in Washington, DC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KEITH POLIZOIS D.M.D., an active Dentist specialist practicing in Washington, DC. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 322 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 141 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 DC PrescribersVs. DC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 141 | $3.91▼ below DC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 141 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $3.91 per fill, versus $4.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 141 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 753 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 85 | $5.47▼ below DC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $5.47 per fill, versus $7.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,562 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 39 | $3.75▼ below DC 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 39 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $3.75 per fill, versus $9.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 218 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 30 | $10.63▼ below DC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $10.63 per fill, versus $13.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 184 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 27 | $2.40▼ below DC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine 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 Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 77% of the volume of the typical District Of Columbia prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $2.40 per fill, versus $17.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average DC 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 DC average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 65 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KEITH POLIZOIS D.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 Dentist prescribing approach at this Washington, DC 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 DC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
