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JENNIFER S KOONTZ M.D.
Prescription History 1407926868
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Newton, KS


Quality Rating: 70.03 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since November 09, 2006

Contact Information

800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NEWTON, KS
ZIP 67114
Phone: (316) 283-9977
Fax: (316) 283-0966

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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 JENNIFER S KOONTZ M.D., an active Sports Medicine specialist practicing in Newton, KS. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 39 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 16 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,636
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $86.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.19

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 furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Therapeutic Applications

Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 464
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,067
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $96.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.36

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.

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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 89
KS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply916
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 74.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $44.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.77

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

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.

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 JENNIFER S KOONTZ M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Newton, KS.

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 **Sports 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.