JAMES PIPES DPM
Prescription History 1316473721
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Ripley, WV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAMES PIPES DPM, an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Ripley, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 110 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ammonium Lactate, which accounts for 54 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 WV PrescribersVs. WV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 54 | $24.84▼ below WV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $24.84 per fill, versus $26.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 85 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,519 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 28 | $13.93▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (118). Medicare paid an average of $13.93 per fill, versus $18.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 15 | $15.25▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 60% of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $15.25 per fill, versus $19.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 13 | $7.76▼ below WV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about a third of the volume of the typical West Virginia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $7.76 per fill, versus $9.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average WV 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 WV average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 191 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JAMES PIPES DPM 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 Foot & Ankle Surgery prescribing approach at this Ripley, WV 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 WV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
