DR. SIAVASH EFTEKHARI DMD, M.D.
Prescription History 1316180821
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Frisco, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. SIAVASH EFTEKHARI DMD, M.D., an active Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialist practicing in Frisco, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 965 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which accounts for 315 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TX PrescribersVs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 315 | $3.97▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. In 2023, this provider wrote 315 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 7.7 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $3.97 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 315 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 162 | $3.08▼ below TX avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 4.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $3.08 per fill, versus $4.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 162 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,183 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 131 | $3.93▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 131 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $3.93 per fill, versus $22.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 131 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 270 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 107 | $8.53▼ below TX avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 107 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 88% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (121). Medicare paid an average of $8.53 per fill, versus $24.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with 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. 107 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 719 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 73 | $6.31▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.31 per fill, versus $18.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 73 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 448 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 55 | $11.87▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $11.87 per fill, versus $12.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine Hcl ViscousLidocaine Hcl | 41 | $11.74▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Lidocaine Hcl Viscous: This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor burns, eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area Show more ▾ (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this medication are also used to decrease discomfort or pain during certain medical procedures/exams (such as sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy). Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that works by causing temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. In 2023, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $11.74 per fill, versus $17.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 319 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | $2.14▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $2.14 per fill, versus $7.68 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 143 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 23 | $10.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 66% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $10.43 per fill, versus $10.10 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 139 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 16 | $3.71▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 89% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $3.71 per fill, versus $7.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 92 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 11 | $4.99▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $4.99 per fill, versus $9.68 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 111 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. SIAVASH EFTEKHARI DMD, M.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 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery prescribing approach at this Frisco, 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 volume among TX prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
