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RICARDO ANDRES GONZALES MD
Prescription History 1407926819
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in Manchester, NH

NPI Status: Active since November 09, 2006

Contact Information

100 HITCHCOCK WAY
MANCHESTER, NH
ZIP 03104
Phone: (603) 695-2500

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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 RICARDO ANDRES GONZALES MD, an active Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Manchester, NH. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 447 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 162 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 113
30-Day Fills 117.0
Days Supply 744
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.5
Peer Average Days Supply202
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 253.1% 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 $258.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.70

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.

Clinical Summary

A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 51.0
Days Supply 1,530
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,267
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 65.4% 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 $1,555.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.16

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: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 79
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.6
Peer Average Days Supply152
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 $55.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.94

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 28.5
Days Supply 785
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills111.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,248
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.4% 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 $143.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.45

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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 162
30-Day Fills 182.4
Days Supply 5,390
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,614
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 390.9% 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 $510.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.15

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.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 116
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.9
Peer Average Days Supply302
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.9% 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 $188.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.82

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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 86
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.7
Peer Average Days Supply957
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.4% 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 $112.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.50

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: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 271
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.6
Peer Average Days Supply938
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.8% 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 $147.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.45

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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 250
NH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.2
Peer Average Days Supply833
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 $146.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.59

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 RICARDO ANDRES GONZALES MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Manchester, 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 **Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery** 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.