PAULA A BANK M.D., PH.D.
Prescription History 1295808921
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in La Crosse, WI

Active since November 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PAULA A BANK M.D., PH.D., an active Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist practicing in La Crosse, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 706 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Aripiprazole, 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.

22
Medications
706
Total Claims
852
30-Day Fills
Aripiprazole
Most Prescribed · 95 claims
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22 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by PAULA A BANK M.D., PH.D. in 2023, with claim volumes, costs, and WI state comparisons
Medication Claims 30-Day Fills Days Supply Cost / Claim Utilization vs WI Avg

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
95
WI average
51.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$42.58
WI average
$116.49

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

125.1
30-Day Fills
3,590
Days Supply

About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
65
WI average
57.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$12.78
WI average
$19.11

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

93.0
30-Day Fills
2,648
Days Supply

About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
58
WI average
29.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$14.17
WI average
$20.88

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

65.0
30-Day Fills
1,687
Days Supply

About Hydroxyzine Hcl: Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. Show more ▾

It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
58
WI average
50.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$11.65
WI average
$9.09

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

64.0
30-Day Fills
1,697
Days Supply

About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
50
WI average
21.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$92.22
WI average
$160.99

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

56.1
30-Day Fills
1,610
Days Supply

About Atomoxetine Hcl: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾

It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, concentrate, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A propylamine derivative and selective ADRENERGIC UPTAKE INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
37
WI average
49.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$23.63
WI average
$15.75

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

45.0
30-Day Fills
1,249
Days Supply

About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾

This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
37
WI average
20.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$188.96
WI average
$148.52

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

37.0
30-Day Fills
1,069
Days Supply

About Methylphenidate Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
30
WI average
48.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$13.83
WI average
$15.23

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

32.0
30-Day Fills
907
Days Supply

About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾

It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
30
WI average
58.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$12.89
WI average
$14.29

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

38.0
30-Day Fills
1,088
Days Supply

About Benztropine Mesylate: Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾

Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years. A centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
28
WI average
59.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$15.96
WI average
$14.65

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

36.0
30-Day Fills
1,032
Days Supply

About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
26
WI average
54.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$16.41
WI average
$32.47

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

26.0
30-Day Fills
728
Days Supply

About Olanzapine: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). Show more ▾

It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section. A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
24
WI average
39.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$8.03
WI average
$9.25

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

24.2
30-Day Fills
728
Days Supply

About Citalopram Hbr: Citalopram is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
24
WI average
72.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$14.75
WI average
$12.83

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

41.0
30-Day Fills
1,204
Days Supply

About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾

This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
23
WI average
23.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$11.98
WI average
$29.25

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

23.5
30-Day Fills
661
Days Supply

About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾

It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
23
WI average
37.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$25.88
WI average
$28.96

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

43.0
30-Day Fills
1,264
Days Supply

About Venlafaxine Hcl Er: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Show more ▾

It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
20
WI average
31.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$396.35
WI average
$411.47

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

20.0
30-Day Fills
590
Days Supply

About Vyvanse: Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. Show more ▾

It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects. A dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
16
WI average
84.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$13.88
WI average
$24.37

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

21.0
30-Day Fills
630
Days Supply

About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

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

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
14
WI average
43.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$81.79
WI average
$101.58

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
349
Days Supply

About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾

It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
14
WI average
38.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$4.88
WI average
$8.17

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

14.0
30-Day Fills
420
Days Supply

About Zolpidem Tartrate: Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. Show more ▾

If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
12
WI average
44.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$6.73
WI average
$25.84

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

12.0
30-Day Fills
360
Days Supply

About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾

It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
11
WI average
17.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$170.33
WI average
$150.43

Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11.0
30-Day Fills
308
Days Supply

About Dexmethylphenidate Hcl Er: This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. Show more ▾

It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dexmethylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. A methylphenidate derivative, DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT that is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Utilization: claims vs the average WI prescriber

This provider
11
WI average
28.0

Averages are among WI prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

Cost per claim: this provider vs the WI average

This provider
$1,378.21
WI average
$1,421.24

This provider's average cost per claim is below the WI average for this medication.

11.0
30-Day Fills
330
Days Supply

About Rexulti: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Show more ▾

Brexpiprazole helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Brexpiprazole is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

No medications match the current filters.
Top Prescribed= this provider's 5 highest-utilization medications. Above Avg. Typical Below Avg.= utilization vs the average WI prescriber of the same drug; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the WI average cost per claim.

About this data. The prescription history for PAULA A BANK M.D., PH.D. 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry prescribing approach at this La Crosse, WI 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 WI prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.