MEGHAN LEIGH METZGER NP
Prescription History 1417570821
Nurse Practitioner in Joplin, MO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MEGHAN LEIGH METZGER NP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Joplin, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 221 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 88 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other MO PrescribersVs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 88 | $3.17▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 88 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $3.17 per fill, versus $7.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MO average for this medication. 112.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,366 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 54 | $8.14▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (115). Medicare paid an average of $8.14 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MO average for this medication. 59 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,745 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 36 | $10.95▼ below MO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 84% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $10.95 per fill, versus $16.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MO average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 23 | $9.07▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 66% of the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $9.07 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MO average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 139 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 20 | $13.65▼ below MO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Missouri prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $13.65 per fill, versus $29.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MO prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the MO average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MEGHAN LEIGH METZGER NP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Joplin, MO practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among MO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
