MIKEL J CHRISTEN OVERGAARD PA-C
Prescription History 1366046021
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Augusta, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MIKEL J CHRISTEN OVERGAARD PA-C, an active Surgical specialist practicing in Augusta, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 66 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Diclofenac Sodium, which accounts for 21 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 GA PrescribersVs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 21 | $14.05▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $14.05 per fill, versus $31.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | $2.56▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (70). Medicare paid an average of $2.56 per fill, versus $7.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 131 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | $2.22▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $2.22 per fill, versus $13.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 11 | $37.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 16% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $37.30 per fill, versus $12.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 347 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MIKEL J CHRISTEN OVERGAARD PA-C 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 Surgical prescribing approach at this Augusta, GA 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 GA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
