DR. JUDITH HOWARD MCBEAN MD
Prescription History 1407864739
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Brattleboro, VT

NPI Status: Active since August 03, 2006

Contact Information

28 BELMONT AVE
BRATTLEBORO, VT
ZIP 05301
Phone: (802) 257-8382
Fax: (802) 251-8466

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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. JUDITH HOWARD MCBEAN MD, an active Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist practicing in Brattleboro, VT. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 191 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Estradiol, which accounts for 65 claims alone.


Alendronate Sodium

Generic Formulation: Alendronate SodiumSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 33.6
Days Supply 1,008
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,241
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $172.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.37

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 nonhormonal medication for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. This drug builds healthy bone, restoring some of the bone loss as a result of osteoporosis.

Therapeutic Applications

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance of developing osteoporosis increases as you age, after menopause, or if you are taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of broken bones (fractures). Alendronate belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates.

Dotti

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 308
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,109
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $749.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$68.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$128.74

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 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Estradiol

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 148.6
Days Supply 4,427
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,069
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 140.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,237.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$126.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$143.77

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

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Estradiol (Once Weekly)

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 31.4
Days Supply 924
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims12.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.0
Peer Average Days Supply476
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 41.7% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,086.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$122.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$116.29

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 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Letrozole

Generic Formulation: LetrozoleSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.9
Days Supply 159
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,674
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 VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $136.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.72

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 triazole and benzonitrile derivative that is a selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor, similar to ANASTROZOLE. It is used in the treatment of metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.

Levonorgestrel-Eth Estradiol

Generic Formulation: Levonorgestrel/Ethin.EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 18.2
Days Supply 532
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims--
Peer Average 30-Day Fills--
Peer Average Days Supply--

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

--

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 hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

Myrbetriq

Generic Formulation: MirabegronSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,695
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 VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,385.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$632.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$604.06

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.

Oxybutynin Chloride

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.0
Peer Average Days Supply960
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $77.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.69

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).

Progesterone

Generic Formulation: Progesterone, MicronizedSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 32.3
Days Supply 922
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,145
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $420.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$71.13

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 infertility in women who do not make enough of a certain natural hormone called progesterone. This hormone is needed to maintain pregnancy. This medication is also used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose cycles have stopped. Progesterone is needed to keep menstrual periods regular.

Yuvafem

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 20.2
Days Supply 588
VT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,147
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,497.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$115.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$210.62

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.

Clinical Summary

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

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. JUDITH HOWARD MCBEAN MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Brattleboro, VT.

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 **Obstetrics & Gynecology** 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.