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DR. RICK A LOW MD
Prescription History 1295763613
Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2006

Contact Information

19646 N. 27TH AVE SUITE 201
PHOENIX, AZ
ZIP 85027
Phone: (602) 663-9371
Fax: (602) 456-6887

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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. RICK A LOW MD, an active Surgery specialist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 245 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 153 claims alone.

Medication Index

Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 90
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.7
Peer Average Days Supply378
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $121.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.90

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

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 128
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims69.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,440
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $197.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.80

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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 153
30-Day Fills 153.0
Days Supply 616
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,674
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 106.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $692.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.60

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 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.

Silver Sulfadiazine

Generic Formulation: Silver SulfadiazineSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 25.3
Days Supply 571
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.2
Peer Average Days Supply430
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 26.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $193.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.99

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.

Clinical Summary

Antibacterial used topically in burn therapy.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects.

Ssd

Generic Formulation: Silver SulfadiazineSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 604
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.0
Peer Average Days Supply556
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $161.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.14

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

Antibacterial used topically in burn therapy.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects.

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. RICK A LOW MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Phoenix, AZ.

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 **Surgery** 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.