DR. LEON A GOLDSTEIN MD
Prescription History 1285642595
Plastic Surgery in Madison, CT
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. LEON A GOLDSTEIN MD, an active Plastic Surgery specialist practicing in Madison, CT. Our medical registry currently tracks 1 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 18 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 18 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 CT PrescribersVs. CT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 18 | $4.63▼ below CT avg | ▼ Less 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 69% of the volume of the typical Connecticut prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $4.63 per fill, versus $10.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CT 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 CT average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 92 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. LEON A GOLDSTEIN MD 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 Plastic Surgery prescribing approach at this Madison, CT 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 CT prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
