JOSEPH CHRISTIANSEN M.D.
Prescription History 1306075619
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Bellaire, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOSEPH CHRISTIANSEN M.D., an active Retina Specialist specialist practicing in Bellaire, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 169 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, which accounts for 57 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 TX PrescribersVs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 57 | $59.19 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states. In 2024, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (131.1). Medicare paid an average of $59.19 per fill, versus $40.19 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 76.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,000 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 32 | $20.64▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Moxifloxacin: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections. Show more ▾ A fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (107.4). Medicare paid an average of $20.64 per fill, versus $25.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 493 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 27 | $14.66▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (81.1). Medicare paid an average of $14.66 per fill, versus $22.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 29.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 669 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclopentolate Hcl | 15 | $9.80▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclopentolate Hcl: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction exams). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Cyclopentolate works by temporarily widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye and relaxing the muscles of the eye. A parasympatholytic anticholinergic used solely to obtain mydriasis or cycloplegia. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclopentolate Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (25.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.80 per fill, versus $14.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 18.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 391 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Difluprednate | 15 | $92.66▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Difluprednate: This medication is used to treat swelling and pain after eye surgery. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Difluprednate, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (43.5). Medicare paid an average of $92.66 per fill, versus $102.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 15.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Atropine Sulfate | 12 | $35.70▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atropine Sulfate: This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye. An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (26.8). Medicare paid an average of $35.70 per fill, versus $41.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 620 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 11 | $16.36▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 10% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (111.8). Medicare paid an average of $16.36 per fill, versus $16.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 27.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 825 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOSEPH CHRISTIANSEN M.D. 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 Retina Specialist prescribing approach at this Bellaire, TX 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 TX 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.
