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DR. ANTHONY CHARLES TURK O.D.
Prescription History 1366493231
Optometrist in Great Falls, MT

NPI Status: Active since May 15, 2006

Contact Information

1012 1ST AVE NORTH
GREAT FALLS, MT
ZIP 59404
Phone: (406) 452-5322
Fax: (406) 452-5296

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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. ANTHONY CHARLES TURK O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Great Falls, MT. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 150 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 78 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Combigan

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 325
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,120
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,869.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$220.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$356.68

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 78
30-Day Fills 129.3
Days Supply 3,602
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims125.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills218.3
Peer Average Days Supply6,142
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,188.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.22

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 26.8
Days Supply 766
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,835
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,493.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$576.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$449.40

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 19.8
Days Supply 395
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims91.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,013
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $623.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.24

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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,325
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,660.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$805.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,003.00

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Rocklatan

Generic Formulation: Netarsudil Mesylat/LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 381
MT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,435
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,034.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$354.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$473.77

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

Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent vision loss or blindness.

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. ANTHONY CHARLES TURK O.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Great Falls, MT.

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 **Optometrist** 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.