MRS. NIKKI KAY CHERRYHOLMES APRN
Prescription History 1336711613
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Hays, KS

NPI Status: Active since July 15, 2021

Contact Information

1303 MAIN ST
HAYS, KS
ZIP 67601
Phone: (785) 498-8877
Fax: (785) 612-0003

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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 MRS. NIKKI KAY CHERRYHOLMES APRN, an active Primary Care specialist practicing in Hays, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 37 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,158 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 111 claims alone.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 234
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,349
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $471.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.71

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 short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Alendronate Sodium

Generic Formulation: Alendronate SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 53.2
Days Supply 1,596
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills102.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,032
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $259.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.47

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 nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

Therapeutic Applications

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 921
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,542
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $125.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.61

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 XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 152.0
Days Supply 4,558
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims132.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills295.7
Peer Average Days Supply8,768
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $437.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.66

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Atenolol

Generic Formulation: AtenololSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 51.0
Days Supply 1,530
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,572
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $242.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.60

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 cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

Therapeutic Applications

Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 111
30-Day Fills 319.9
Days Supply 9,577
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims189.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills440.2
Peer Average Days Supply13,059
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,320.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.12

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 41.7
Days Supply 1,251
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills152.5
Peer Average Days Supply4,502
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $134.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.38

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 carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Chlorthalidone

Generic Formulation: ChlorthalidoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,669
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $164.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.84

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 benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic.

Therapeutic Applications

Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 58.0
Days Supply 1,740
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,636
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $321.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.19

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 furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Therapeutic Applications

Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 881
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,823
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $197.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.42

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 999
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims85.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,219
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $20,200.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,442.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$703.52

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

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 2,010
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,894
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $406.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.44

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Ezetimibe

Generic Formulation: EzetimibeSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 990
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills91.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,738
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $156.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.72

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 azetidine derivative and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that inhibits intestinal STEROL absorption. It is used to reduce total CHOLESTEROL; LDL CHOLESTEROL, and APOLIPOPROTEINS B in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with other drugs (such as statins or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet. Reducing cholesterol may help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,328
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,342.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$833.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$856.82

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

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Fenofibric Acid

Generic Formulation: Fenofibric Acid (Choline)Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.8
Peer Average Days Supply636
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $221.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$82.55

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

Fenofibric acid is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) that breaks down fats in the blood. Fenofibric acid belongs to a group of drugs known as fibrates. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). However, fenofibric acid might not lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of fenofibric acid. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,479
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims97.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills166.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,736
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $161.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.42

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 85
30-Day Fills 231.6
Days Supply 6,948
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills172.3
Peer Average Days Supply5,132
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $624.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.55

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 thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Levothyroxine Sodium

Generic Formulation: Levothyroxine SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 97
30-Day Fills 266.2
Days Supply 7,971
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims169.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills350.4
Peer Average Days Supply10,221
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,091.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.08

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

The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

Therapeutic Applications

Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 114.0
Days Supply 3,405
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims124.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills283.8
Peer Average Days Supply8,424
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $383.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.63

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 281.0
Days Supply 8,420
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims112.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills259.6
Peer Average Days Supply7,715
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,490.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.33

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 antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Lovastatin

Generic Formulation: LovastatinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,013
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $142.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.43

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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 55.5
Days Supply 1,665
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,067
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $145.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.36

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.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 116.7
Days Supply 3,463
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims85.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills190.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,652
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $507.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.48

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Metformin Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 32.7
Days Supply 981
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,731
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $77.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.53

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 57
30-Day Fills 157.0
Days Supply 4,687
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills208.2
Peer Average Days Supply6,174
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 39.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,218.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.40

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 860
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills149.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,395
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $134.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.89

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Montelukast Sodium

Generic Formulation: Montelukast SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 942
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,381
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $267.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.90

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

Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 74.0
Days Supply 2,189
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims99.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills208.2
Peer Average Days Supply6,169
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $374.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.80

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 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 73.0
Days Supply 2,169
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims92.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills176.6
Peer Average Days Supply5,186
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $955.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.45

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 854
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims90.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills147.6
Peer Average Days Supply4,196
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $345.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.85

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Pravastatin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pravastatin SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,076
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,413
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $178.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.14

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 antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

Therapeutic Applications

Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Rosuvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 57
30-Day Fills 139.0
Days Supply 4,170
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills190.9
Peer Average Days Supply5,694
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,036.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.28

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 HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Therapeutic Applications

Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,414
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $201.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.93

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

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Simvastatin

Generic Formulation: SimvastatinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 54
30-Day Fills 153.7
Days Supply 4,593
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills214.1
Peer Average Days Supply6,371
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $536.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.30

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 derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

Therapeutic Applications

Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Spiriva Respimat

Generic Formulation: Tiotropium BromideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.0
Peer Average Days Supply928
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,256.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$568.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$646.21

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.

Clinical Summary

A scopolamine derivative and CHOLINERGIC ANTAGONIST that functions as a BRONCHODILATOR AGENT. It is used in the treatment of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE.

Therapeutic Applications

Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Tiotropium belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If wheezing or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Spironolactone

Generic Formulation: SpironolactoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 657
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills92.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,736
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $124.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.35

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 potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Therapeutic Applications

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic).

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 891
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills103.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,014
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $58.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.31

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 medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

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 MRS. NIKKI KAY CHERRYHOLMES APRN provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Hays, KS.

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 **Primary Care** 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.