IVY A BILLONES MD, MBA
Prescription History 1437774841
Emergency Medicine in Joplin, MO

NPI Status: Active since June 11, 2020

Contact Information

1130 E 32ND ST
JOPLIN, MO
ZIP 64804
Phone: (417) 347-2273
Fax: (417) 347-2277

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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 IVY A BILLONES MD, MBA, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Joplin, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 18 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 363 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amlodipine Besylate, which accounts for 36 claims alone.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 620
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills85.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,098
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 MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,235.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.93

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 short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,320
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims161.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills360.9
Peer Average Days Supply10,644
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $166.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.67

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 208
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply277
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $67.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.32

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.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 160
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.9
Peer Average Days Supply248
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $144.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.24

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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 61.0
Days Supply 1,805
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims211.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills488.7
Peer Average Days Supply14,424
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $391.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.23

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.

Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 152
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.5
Peer Average Days Supply332
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $144.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.77

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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 470
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims109.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills193.9
Peer Average Days Supply5,479
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $51.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.84

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills205.3
Peer Average Days Supply6,098
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $63.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.58

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 thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Lantus Solostar

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 12.3
Days Supply 333
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,221
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 MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,778.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$252.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$635.29

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

A recombinant LONG ACTING INSULIN and HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENT that is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Insulin glargine is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Insulin glargine may be used with a shorter-acting insulin product. It may also be used alone or with other diabetes drugs. This monograph is about the following insulin glargine products: insulin glargine, insulin glargine-yfgn.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 845
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims154.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills352.2
Peer Average Days Supply10,405
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $150.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.35

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims118.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills278.1
Peer Average Days Supply8,241
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $133.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.04

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 antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,380
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims110.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills244.9
Peer Average Days Supply7,210
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $252.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.01

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 90
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.7
Peer Average Days Supply229
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 MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $140.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.52

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.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims115.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills258.7
Peer Average Days Supply7,631
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $149.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.48

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims90.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills187.5
Peer Average Days Supply5,478
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 MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $54.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.60

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Montelukast Sodium

Generic Formulation: Montelukast SodiumSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills146.3
Peer Average Days Supply4,310
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $441.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.69

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

Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 110
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.0
Peer Average Days Supply419
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $87.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.13

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.

Clinical Summary

A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Ventolin Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 210
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.0
Peer Average Days Supply761
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $674.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$74.74

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

A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

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 IVY A BILLONES MD, MBA provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Joplin, MO.

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 **Emergency 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.