STEPHEN ROTH KLAPPER MD FACS
Prescription History 1316910607
Ophthalmology in Carmel, IN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for STEPHEN ROTH KLAPPER MD FACS, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Carmel, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 280 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Erythromycin, which accounts for 239 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 IN PrescribersVs. IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 239 | $14.83▼ below IN avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 239 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 6 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $14.83 per fill, versus $26.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 243.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,991 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 41 | $9.72▼ below IN avg | ▲ More 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 41 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Indiana prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $9.72 per fill, versus $12.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average IN 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 IN average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 731 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for STEPHEN ROTH KLAPPER MD FACS 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 Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Carmel, IN 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 IN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
