DAVID H LUCAS MD
Prescription History 1336131069
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine in Clermont, FL


Quality Rating: 84.18 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 18, 2005

Contact Information

2020 OAKLEY SEAVER DR
CLERMONT, FL
ZIP 34711
Phone: (352) 242-0404
Fax: (352) 242-5278

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DAVID H LUCAS MD, an active Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine specialist practicing in Clermont, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 441 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 138 claims alone.


Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 138
30-Day Fills 138.0
Days Supply 172
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.0
Peer Average Days Supply311
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 220.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $183.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.08

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 12
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.3
Peer Average Days Supply171
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.74

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Erythromycin

Generic Formulation: Erythromycin BaseSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 26
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.3
Peer Average Days Supply819
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $498.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.15

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 79.0
Days Supply 250
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,147
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $530.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.21

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,008
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $29.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.27

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. 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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 68.0
Days Supply 2,040
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,813
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $216.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam 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 or pain.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 84
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.4
Peer Average Days Supply319
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.25

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 96
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims97.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $113.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.44

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone 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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 384
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,197
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $144.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.71

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 138
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,420
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $93.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.51

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DAVID H LUCAS MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Clermont, FL.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.