GLADSTONE C MCDOWELL II M.D.
Prescription History 1346296621
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Columbus, OH


Quality Rating: 75 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 26, 2006

Contact Information

1210 GEMINI PL
STE 300
COLUMBUS, OH
ZIP 43240
Phone: (614) 383-6450

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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 GLADSTONE C MCDOWELL II M.D., an active Interventional Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Columbus, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 694 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tizanidine Hcl, which accounts for 287 claims alone.


Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,050
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,665
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $991.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$62.65

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 pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Clonidine

Generic Formulation: ClonidineSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 308
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.3
Peer Average Days Supply705
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $577.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$142.96

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 imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 416
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,189
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $767.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.88

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 (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,166
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,849
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $750.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 132.0
Days Supply 3,956
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims103.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills150.0
Peer Average Days Supply4,359
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,558.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.67

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 272
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,329
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $177.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.70

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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 610
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills93.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,757
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $34.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.50

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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 295
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,257
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $268.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.08

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 principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Naloxone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Naloxone HclSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 335
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.7
Peer Average Days Supply263
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,734.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$108.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$85.01

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 specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small pinpoint pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to overdose, give this medication right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. This medication may not work as well to block the effects of certain types of opioids (mixed agonist/antagonists such as buprenorphine, pentazocine). With these types of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. The effects of naloxone will not last as long as the effects of the opioid. Since treatment with this medication is not long lasting, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should also include breathing treatment (such as oxygen given through tubes in the nose, mechanical ventilation, artificial respiration).

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,075
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.2
Peer Average Days Supply829
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $559.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.11

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.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 913
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,468
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,971.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.62

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 287
30-Day Fills 403.0
Days Supply 11,987
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,756
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 474.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,938.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.23

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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 69
30-Day Fills 99.0
Days Supply 2,962
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,686
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 81.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $958.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.10

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 sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Interventional Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 783
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,182
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $132.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.39

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 GLADSTONE C MCDOWELL II M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Columbus, OH.

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 **Interventional Pain 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.