ABHILASH DESAI
Prescription History 1366519084
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Boise, ID
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ABHILASH DESAI, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Boise, ID. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 117 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 25 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 ID PrescribersVs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 25 | $11.69 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 63% of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $11.69 per fill, versus $7.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 25.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 759 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 18 | $7.75 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $7.75 per fill, versus $6.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 18.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 14 | $12.37▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $12.37 per fill, versus $36.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 225 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clozapine | 14 | $110.34 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clozapine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). Clozapine is a psychiatric medication (anti-psychotic type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Clozapine decreases hallucinations and helps prevent suicide in people who are likely to try to harm themselves. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. A tricylic dibenzodiazepine, classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It binds several types of central nervous system receptors, and displays a unique pharmacological profile. Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist, with strong binding to 5-HT 2A/2C receptor subtype. It also displays strong affinity to several dopaminergic receptors, but shows only weak antagonism at the dopamine D2 receptor, a receptor commonly thought to modulate neuroleptic activity. Agranulocytosis is a major adverse effect associated with administration of this agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clozapine, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (52). Medicare paid an average of $110.34 per fill, versus $92.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 12 | $118.45▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $118.45 per fill, versus $259.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 12 | $13.22▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $13.22 per fill, versus $61.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 12.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 325 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Aripiprazole | 11 | $30.35▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aripiprazole: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). Show more ▾ It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur. A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $30.35 per fill, versus $135.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 11.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 334 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Risperidone | 11 | $9.87▼ below ID avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Risperidone: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. Show more ▾ This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Risperidone, about a third of the volume of the typical Idaho prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $9.87 per fill, versus $14.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average ID 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 ID average for this medication. 11.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 316 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ABHILASH DESAI 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 Psychiatry prescribing approach at this Boise, ID 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 ID prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
