ALEXANDER S FALK PA
Prescription History 1386027621
Physician Assistant in Columbus, OH


Quality Rating: 83.84 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 06, 2015

Contact Information

5141 W BROAD ST
SUITE 180
COLUMBUS, OH
ZIP 43228
Phone: (614) 544-1460
Fax: (614) 544-1853

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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 ALEXANDER S FALK PA, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Columbus, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,711 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 658 claims alone.


Alfuzosin Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Alfuzosin HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 90.0
Days Supply 2,700
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,681
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,087.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.62

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

Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 169
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.1
Peer Average Days Supply258
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $191.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.66

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 broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Doxazosin Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Doxazosin MesylateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 72.0
Days Supply 2,160
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,012
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $687.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.51

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 prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker.

Therapeutic Applications

Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.

Finasteride

Generic Formulation: FinasterideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 353
30-Day Fills 897.8
Days Supply 26,901
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills128.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,806
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 541.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,476.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.05

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 orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication.

Levofloxacin

Generic Formulation: LevofloxacinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 79
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.8
Peer Average Days Supply219
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $55.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.81

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 L-isomer of Ofloxacin.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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.

Myrbetriq

Generic Formulation: MirabegronSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 295
30-Day Fills 398.0
Days Supply 11,938
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,782
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 541.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $174,522.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$591.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$576.70

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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 159
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.2
Peer Average Days Supply257
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 OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $148.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.39

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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Oxybutynin Chloride

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,323
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $717.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.88

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

This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Oxybutynin Chloride Er

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 105
30-Day Fills 193.0
Days Supply 5,790
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,972
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 176.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,607.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.52

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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 562
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.2
Peer Average Days Supply494
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $132.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.63

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 drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Tadalafil

Generic Formulation: TadalafilSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,151
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $582.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,046.09

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 carboline derivative and PHOSPHODIESTERASE 5 INHIBITOR that is used primarily to treat ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION; BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA and PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Tadalafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 658
30-Day Fills 1,447.4
Days Supply 43,401
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills187.3
Peer Average Days Supply5,510
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 647.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $20,003.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.03

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Terazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Terazosin HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 110.5
Days Supply 3,307
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,531
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 72.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,568.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.47

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Terazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.

Trospium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Trospium ChlorideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 117.0
Days Supply 3,510
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,456
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 77.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,101.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$110.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$76.80

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 an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic.

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 ALEXANDER S FALK PA provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Columbus, OH.

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 **Physician Assistant** 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.