HAROLD IRVIN SALMONS IV MD
Prescription History 1366070310
Orthopaedic Surgery in Rochester, MN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for HAROLD IRVIN SALMONS IV MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Rochester, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 78 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 28 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 MN PrescribersVs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 28 | $6.79▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 68% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $6.79 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | $3.01▼ below MN 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 24 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $3.01 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 83 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 14 | $171.19▼ below MN avg | ≈ Typical |
About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner. It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other blood thinners. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about 78% of the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $171.19 per fill, versus $184.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 14.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 345 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefadroxil | 12 | $17.88▼ below MN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefadroxil: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about half the volume of the typical Minnesota prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $17.88 per fill, versus $21.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MN 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 MN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 124 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for HAROLD IRVIN SALMONS IV 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 Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Rochester, MN 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 MN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
