DR. ROBERT LEHN MD
Prescription History 1386971901
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Portsmouth, NH


Quality Rating: 100 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since November 04, 2009

Contact Information

14 MANCHESTER SQ
PORTSMOUTH, NH
ZIP 03801
Phone: (603) 766-8500
Fax: (603) 766-8550

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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. ROBERT LEHN MD, an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Portsmouth, NH. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,174 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 400 claims alone.


Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,267
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $597.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.92

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.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 13
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.6
Peer Average Days Supply152
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.77

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.

Clinical Summary

An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 45
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.5
Peer Average Days Supply710
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$0.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.33

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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 200
30-Day Fills 262.6
Days Supply 7,848
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills76.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,248
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 387.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,488.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.81

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

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 400
30-Day Fills 430.9
Days Supply 12,808
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills111.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,248
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 455.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,190.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.54

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 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: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 197
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.3
Peer Average Days Supply748
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $217.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.39

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 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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 390
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,614
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $88.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.16

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam 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 or pain.

Metaxalone

Generic Formulation: MetaxaloneSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 165
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.9
Peer Average Days Supply460
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $532.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$205.36

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Metaxalone is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Nortriptyline HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,123
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $532.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.04

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 129
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.7
Peer Average Days Supply957
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $105.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.58

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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 294
30-Day Fills 294.0
Days Supply 2,092
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.6
Peer Average Days Supply938
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 653.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $691.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.22

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 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: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,740
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,190
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 87.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,926.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.01

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 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: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 193
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,062
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $134.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.70

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

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 183
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.2
Peer Average Days Supply833
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $47.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.49

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 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.

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. ROBERT LEHN MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Portsmouth, NH.

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.