HEATH RUSSELL RENNER PA-C
Prescription History 1285645044
Physician Assistant in Robbinsdale, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for HEATH RUSSELL RENNER PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Robbinsdale, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 268 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylprednisolone, which accounts for 95 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 MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 95 | $13.04 | ▲ More than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 95 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 3.8 times the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $13.04 per fill, versus $12.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 95 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 49 | $3.01▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $3.01 per fill, versus $17.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 84 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 39 | $6.79▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $6.79 per fill, versus $7.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 580 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | $7.81▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $15.63 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 318 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 26 | $13.65▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 87% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $13.65 per fill, versus $33.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 646 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 18 | $7.77 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam 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 or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 64% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.77 per fill, versus $6.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 530 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | $1.05▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $1.05 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 45 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for HEATH RUSSELL RENNER PA-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Robbinsdale, MN 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 MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
