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DR. KEITH POLIZOIS D.M.D.
Prescription History 1275920175
Dentist in Washington, DC

NPI Status: Active since April 20, 2015

Contact Information

50 IRVING ST NW
WASHINGTON DC VAMC
WASHINGTON, DC
ZIP 20422
Phone: (202) 745-8000
Fax: (202) 745-8402

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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 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.

Medication Index

Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 65
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.5
Peer Average Days Supply511
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $64.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.05

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

See also Warning section. 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.

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 141
30-Day Fills 141.0
Days Supply 753
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.8
Peer Average Days Supply233
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 354.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $551.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.98

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Generic Formulation: Chlorhexidine GluconateSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 85
30-Day Fills 85.0
Days Supply 1,562
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.9
Peer Average Days Supply689
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 150.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $465.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.58

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 medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. 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.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 184
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.1
Peer Average Days Supply161
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $318.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.07

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

An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 218
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.2
Peer Average Days Supply514
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 39.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $146.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.90

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. 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.

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 DR. KEITH POLIZOIS D.M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Washington, DC.

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 **Dentist** 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.