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SI ON LIM DDS
Prescription History 1275970345
Dentist - General Practice in Chapel Hill, NC

NPI Status: Active since May 30, 2013

Contact Information

385 S COLUMBIA ST
CHAPEL HILL, NC
ZIP 27599
Phone: (919) 537-3866
Fax: (919) 537-3628

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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 SI ON LIM DDS, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 143 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which accounts for 76 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 93
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.1
Peer Average Days Supply261
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $61.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.45

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 76
30-Day Fills 76.6
Days Supply 1,501
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.1
Peer Average Days Supply744
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 94.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $434.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.25

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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 39
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,482
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $78.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.88

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 benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Sodium Fluoride

Generic Formulation: Fluoride (Sodium)Specialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 540
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.6
Peer Average Days Supply530
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $193.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.44

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 neurotransmitter found at neuromuscular junctions, autonomic ganglia, parasympathetic effector junctions, a subset of sympathetic effector junctions, and at many sites in the central nervous system.

Therapeutic Applications

Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. This medication is used to prevent cavities.

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 SI ON LIM DDS provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Chapel Hill, NC.

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 **General Practice** 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.