KRISTI G LIPPS ARNP
Prescription History 1275977761
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Weeki Wachee, FL

NPI Status: Active since April 26, 2013

Contact Information

11176 CAMPFIELD RD
WEEKI WACHEE, FL
ZIP 34614
Phone: (352) 812-9881

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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 KRISTI G LIPPS ARNP, an active Adult Health specialist practicing in Weeki Wachee, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 287 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tramadol Hcl, which accounts for 47 claims alone.


Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 225
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills112.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,201
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $139.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.72

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 triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.1
Days Supply 343
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,337
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $92.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.41

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 to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 77
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $123.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.60

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 107
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.8
Peer Average Days Supply300
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $249.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.04

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 antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. 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.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 111
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.7
Peer Average Days Supply492
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $345.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.49

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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. 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.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 30.1
Days Supply 612
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills151.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,419
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $144.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.58

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.

Clinical Summary

A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. 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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims103.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills177.9
Peer Average Days Supply5,249
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $177.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.25

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.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 125
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,147
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $289.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.21

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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 863
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,601
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $508.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.47

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.

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 120
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.0
Peer Average Days Supply274
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $562.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.67

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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 71
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims97.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $171.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.44

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone 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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 73
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills101.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,312
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $218.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.99

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 help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 599
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,420
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $425.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.51

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.

Xarelto

Generic Formulation: RivaroxabanSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 14.1
Days Supply 327
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,380
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,305.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$525.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$917.55

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 morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

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 KRISTI G LIPPS ARNP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Weeki Wachee, FL.

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 **Adult Health** 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.