DR. THOMAS BERNIK M.D.
Prescription History 1366486441
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in New York, NY


Quality Rating: 94.95 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2006

Contact Information

20 W 13TH ST
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10011
Phone: (212) 838-3055

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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 DR. THOMAS BERNIK M.D., an active Vascular Surgery specialist practicing in New York, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 295 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clopidogrel, which accounts for 173 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Brilinta

Generic Formulation: TicagrelorSpecialty: Vascular Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 92.0
Days Supply 2,745
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,225
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 68.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $42,167.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,003.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$707.51

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 adenosine triphosphate analogue and reversible P2Y12 PURINORECEPTOR antagonist that inhibits ADP-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used for the prevention of THROMBOEMBOLISM by patients with ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME or a history of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement). Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Vascular Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 95
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.5
Peer Average Days Supply288
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $61.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.36

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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Cilostazol

Generic Formulation: CilostazolSpecialty: Vascular Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 840
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,309
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $575.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.04

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 quinoline and tetrazole derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, with anti-platelet and vasodilating activity. It is used in the treatment of PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE; and in the prevention of stroke.

Therapeutic Applications

Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles. Cilostazol can increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles. Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug and a vasodilator. It works by stopping blood cells called platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It also widens blood vessels in the legs. Cilostazol helps the blood to move more easily and keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Vascular Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 173
30-Day Fills 415.4
Days Supply 12,461
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,448
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 214.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,399.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.46

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 ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Vascular Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,248
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills127.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,554
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24,997.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$694.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$816.86

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.

Xarelto

Generic Formulation: RivaroxabanSpecialty: Vascular Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,234
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,212.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$747.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$894.03

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 morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

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 DR. THOMAS BERNIK M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within New York, NY.

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 **Vascular Surgery** 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.