JAVIER ALCID DURON TABORA MD
Prescription History 1356861496
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Sparta, NJ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAVIER ALCID DURON TABORA MD, an active Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist practicing in Sparta, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 34 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,478 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ozempic, which accounts for 202 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NJ PrescribersVs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| OzempicSemaglutide | 202 | $1,181.65▼ below NJ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ozempic: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 202 Medicare prescriptions for Ozempic, about 4.4 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1,181.65 per fill, versus $1,497.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 246 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,068 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 162 | $14.51▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 162 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (137). Medicare paid an average of $14.51 per fill, versus $17.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 397 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11,885 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 123 | $1,314.75 | ▲ More than typical |
About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. In 2023, this provider wrote 123 Medicare prescriptions for Jardiance, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $1,314.75 per fill, versus $1,118.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 259 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,770 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lantus SolostarInsulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 93 | $719.27 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lantus Solostar: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $719.27 per fill, versus $577.77 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 138.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,079 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 86 | $10.67 | ≈ Typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ 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. 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 86 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 84% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (102). Medicare paid an average of $10.67 per fill, versus $8.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 206 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 77 | $1,243.79▼ below NJ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 77 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $1,243.79 per fill, versus $1,490.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 96.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 | $14.64 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (195). Medicare paid an average of $14.64 per fill, versus $12.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 194 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MounjaroTirzepatide | 49 | $1,109.23▼ below NJ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mounjaro: Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. A glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $1,109.23 per fill, versus $1,224.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,371 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methimazole | 47 | $15.70 | ▲ More than typical |
About Methimazole: Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone. A thioureylene antithyroid agent that inhibits the formation of thyroid hormones by interfering with the incorporation of iodine into tyrosyl residues of thyroglobulin. This is done by interfering with the oxidation of iodide ion and iodotyrosyl groups through inhibition of the peroxidase enzyme. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Methimazole, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $15.70 per fill, versus $14.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide | 46 | $10.92 | ▲ More than typical |
About Glipizide: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $10.92 per fill, versus $9.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,505 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl ErMetformin Hcl | 42 | $29.07 | ≈ Typical |
About Metformin Hcl Er: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ 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. 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 84% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $29.07 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 113.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,398 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Glipizide ErGlipizide | 31 | $24.79 | ≈ Typical |
About Glipizide Er: Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $24.79 per fill, versus $21.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,790 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ultra-Fine Nano Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 30 | $83.50▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Nano Pen Needle, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $83.50 per fill, versus $84.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 49.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 30 | $5.56▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $5.56 per fill, versus $19.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SynthroidLevothyroxine Sodium | 28 | $81.29▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Synthroid: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Synthroid, about 65% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $81.29 per fill, versus $86.30 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 26 | $509.44 | ≈ Typical |
About Basaglar Kwikpen U-100: Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn. A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 81% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $509.44 per fill, versus $361.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 37.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| FarxigaDapagliflozin Propanediol | 26 | $792.95▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Farxiga: Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Farxiga, about 68% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $792.95 per fill, versus $1,069.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lisinopril | 25 | $6.31▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lisinopril: Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ 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. One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Lisinopril, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (82). Medicare paid an average of $6.31 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Novolog FlexpenInsulin Aspart | 25 | $1,043.39 | ≈ Typical |
About Novolog Flexpen: Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin aspart is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin aspart starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin that has been modified to contain an ASPARTIC ACID instead of a PROLINE at position 38 of the B-chain. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 76% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $1,043.39 per fill, versus $897.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 34.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 986 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | $9.65 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ 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. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 15% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (154). Medicare paid an average of $9.65 per fill, versus $8.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,290 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100Insulin Lispro | 22 | $1,042.81 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Humalog Kwikpen U-100: Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide). Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 63% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $1,042.81 per fill, versus $923.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 45.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alendronate Sodium | 21 | $12.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alendronate Sodium: Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $12.95 per fill, versus $12.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 50.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,514 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Nano 2nd Gen Pen NeedlePen Needle, Diabetic | 20 | $89.07▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $89.07 per fill, versus $97.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,190 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 20 | $38.29 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rosuvastatin Calcium: 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. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 18% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (111). Medicare paid an average of $38.29 per fill, versus $34.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,305 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Repaglinide | 19 | $43.53▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Repaglinide: Repaglinide is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program. Show more ▾ It is used 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. It works by stimulating the body to produce more insulin. Insulin is a natural substance that allows the body to properly use sugar from the diet. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Repaglinide, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $43.53 per fill, versus $60.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| TradjentaLinagliptin | 18 | $887.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tradjenta: Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used by 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. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that works by increasing levels of natural substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after a meal. They also decrease the amount of sugar your liver makes. A purine and quinazoline derivative that functions as an INCRETIN and DIPEPTIDYL-PEPTIDASE IV INHIBTOR. It is used as a HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT in the treatment of TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tradjenta, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $887.17 per fill, versus $819.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 829 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 16 | $24.77▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ 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). 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $24.77 per fill, versus $46.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 392 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Testosterone Cypionate | 16 | $50.90▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Testosterone Cypionate: This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone. Show more ▾ In males, testosterone is responsible for many normal functions, including growth and development of the genitals, muscles, and bones. It also helps cause normal sexual development (puberty) in boys. Testosterone belongs to a class of drugs known as androgens. It works by affecting many body systems so that the body can develop and function normally. Testosterone may also be used in certain adolescent boys to cause puberty in those with delayed puberty. It may also be used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 76% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $50.90 per fill, versus $53.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 20.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 596 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 15 | $0.72▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $0.72 per fill, versus $16.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Liothyronine Sodium | 15 | $56.66▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Liothyronine Sodium: Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. 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 helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. A T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Liothyronine Sodium, about 60% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $56.66 per fill, versus $57.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RybelsusSemaglutide | 13 | $1,348.57▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rybelsus: Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Rybelsus, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $1,348.57 per fill, versus $1,506.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 13 | $27.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $27.15 per fill, versus $21.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tresiba Flextouch U-200Insulin Degludec | 12 | $1,260.27 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tresiba Flextouch U-200: Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ 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. Insulin degludec is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin degludec may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about a third of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $1,260.27 per fill, versus $1,189.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 23.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 687 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Easy Touch Alcohol Prep PadsAlcohol Antiseptic Pads | 11 | $5.78▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Easy Touch Alcohol Prep Pads, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $5.78 per fill, versus $5.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 11.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 323 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JAVIER ALCID DURON TABORA MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism prescribing approach at this Sparta, NJ practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NJ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
