RUSSELL K DANIEL M.D.
Prescription History 1376540260
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Aiken, SC


Quality Rating: 77.65 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2005

Contact Information

440 SOCIETY HILL DR STE 202
AIKEN, SC
ZIP 29803
Phone: (803) 226-0102

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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 RUSSELL K DANIEL M.D., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Aiken, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 26 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,882 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tramadol Hcl, which accounts for 543 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 93
30-Day Fills 93.0
Days Supply 1,983
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply515
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 220.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,556.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.54

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

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Buprenorphine

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,204
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,167
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,179.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$422.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$327.59

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 104
30-Day Fills 141.0
Days Supply 4,230
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,174
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 153.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,116.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.65

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 pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,894
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $70.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.67

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 685
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,273
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $238.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.88

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. 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.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 194
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.4
Peer Average Days Supply958
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $46.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.75

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 benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Diclofenac Potassium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac PotassiumSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 435
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.0
Peer Average Days Supply496
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $747.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$75.42

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This powder form of diclofenac is used to treat migraine headaches. Diclofenac is not used to prevent migraines from happening or lessen how often you get them. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 96
30-Day Fills 105.0
Days Supply 3,008
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,676
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 104.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,215.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.49

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,380
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,109
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $531.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.84

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Fentanyl

Generic Formulation: FentanylSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 116
30-Day Fills 116.0
Days Supply 3,450
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.3
Peer Average Days Supply899
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 274.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,037.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$121.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$117.88

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 potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Fentanyl 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. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 356
30-Day Fills 446.0
Days Supply 13,117
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills162.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,715
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 270.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,435.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.79

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 372
30-Day Fills 372.0
Days Supply 7,591
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,870
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 327.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,204.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.25

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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Hydromorphone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydromorphone HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 483
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.3
Peer Average Days Supply821
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $188.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.47

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 opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone 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.

Lidocaine

Generic Formulation: LidocaineSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.5
Peer Average Days Supply731
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,910.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$190.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$131.51

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

A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,017
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.1
Peer Average Days Supply653
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 100.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $741.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.01

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 255
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply255
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $339.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.43

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 82
30-Day Fills 82.0
Days Supply 2,426
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,860
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 30.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,667.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.56

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 913
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,213
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $786.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.18

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 derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 136
30-Day Fills 136.0
Days Supply 3,126
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,071
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 58.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,944.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Oxycontin

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 118
30-Day Fills 118.0
Days Supply 3,488
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply971
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 257.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $58,975.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$499.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$823.95

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 derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 168
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,069
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.37

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 364
30-Day Fills 401.2
Days Supply 11,886
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,693
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 727.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,512.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.75

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 936
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,773
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $214.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.86

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

This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 34.1
Days Supply 1,023
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,755
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $184.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.54

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 sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 543
30-Day Fills 550.0
Days Supply 12,729
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,342
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 761.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,817.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.91

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Xtampza Er

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone MyristateSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 99
30-Day Fills 99.0
Days Supply 2,947
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,351
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 115.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $62,001.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$626.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$686.00

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

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 RUSSELL K DANIEL M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Aiken, SC.

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 **Pain Medicine** 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.