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DR. GARY LEO BERNARDINI M.D.
Prescription History 1417957713
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Albany, NY


Quality Rating: 100 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2005

Contact Information

47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
ALBANY, NY
ZIP 12208
Phone: (518) 262-5226
Fax: (518) 262-5041

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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. GARY LEO BERNARDINI M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in Albany, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 322 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Donepezil Hcl, which accounts for 81 claims alone.

Medication Index

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 88.0
Days Supply 2,640
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims180.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills416.3
Peer Average Days Supply12,348
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $426.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.12

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 61.3
Days Supply 1,840
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,448
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $434.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.46

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 ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Formulation: Donepezil HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 81
30-Day Fills 163.0
Days Supply 4,860
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,781
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 30.6% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,711.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.25

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

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 38.7
Days Supply 1,160
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills127.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,554
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,634.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$875.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$816.86

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

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills91.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,684
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $177.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.47

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Levetiracetam

Generic Formulation: LevetiracetamSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 705
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,936
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $289.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.40

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 pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 54.0
Days Supply 1,595
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,171
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $618.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.26

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

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Memantine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,380
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,620
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,442.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$116.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$156.94

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

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Propranolol HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,089
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $384.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.20

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 formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Rivastigmine

Generic Formulation: RivastigmineSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,101
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,403.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$100.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.38

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 carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,290
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $90.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.71

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 depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

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. GARY LEO BERNARDINI M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Albany, NY.

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 **Neurology** 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.