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DR. KRAIG ALLAN WARD M.D.
Prescription History 1285670521
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Great Falls, MT


Quality Rating: 80.46 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2006

Contact Information

500 15TH AVE S
SUITE 1
GREAT FALLS, MT
ZIP 59405
Phone: (406) 731-8888
Fax: (406) 731-8813

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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. KRAIG ALLAN WARD M.D., an active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Great Falls, MT. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 29 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Baclofen, which accounts for 15 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,037
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,118.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$74.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.04

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 GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.4
Peer Average Days Supply975
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $309.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.63

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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

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. KRAIG ALLAN WARD M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Great Falls, MT.

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 **Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation** 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.