DR. MELVIN KEITH DONESKY DDS
Prescription History 1295959021
Dentist in New Tazewell, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MELVIN KEITH DONESKY DDS, an active Dentist specialist practicing in New Tazewell, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 198 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Penicillin V Potassium, which accounts for 86 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin V Potassium | 86 | $5.62▼ below TN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Penicillin V Potassium: Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Penicillin V Potassium, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (34.2). Medicare paid an average of $5.62 per fill, versus $6.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 86 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 441 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 47 | $4.47▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than 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 2024, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (98.9). Medicare paid an average of $4.47 per fill, versus $19.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 98 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 32 | $6.72▼ below TN avg | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $6.72 per fill, versus $7.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 17 | $1.65▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (43.2). Medicare paid an average of $1.65 per fill, versus $2.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diazepam | 16 | $0.95▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diazepam: Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Diazepam, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35.8). Medicare paid an average of $0.95 per fill, versus $5.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN 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 TN average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MELVIN KEITH DONESKY DDS is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Dentist prescribing approach at this New Tazewell, TN 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 among TN prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
