DR. ZAID BAHA D.O.
Prescription History 1447604608
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Flint, MI

NPI Status: Active since April 14, 2016

Contact Information

420 W 5TH AVE
FLINT, MI
ZIP 48503
Phone: (949) 543-0099

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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. ZAID BAHA D.O., an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Flint, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 306 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Quetiapine Fumarate, which accounts for 63 claims alone.


Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 368
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,816
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $179.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.25

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

This medication is used to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,438
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $54.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.83

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.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 56.0
Days Supply 1,358
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,426
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 70.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $181.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.39

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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Hydroxyzine Pamoate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine PamoateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 315
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,055
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $137.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.77

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 histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.2
Days Supply 407
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,129
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $63.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.98

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 phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Lithium Carbonate

Generic Formulation: Lithium CarbonateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 315
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,035
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $151.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.13

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 lithium salt, classified as a mood-stabilizing agent. Lithium ion alters the metabolism of BIOGENIC MONOAMINES in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and affects multiple neurotransmission systems.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include decreasing how often manic episodes occur and decreasing the symptoms of manic episodes, such as exaggerated feelings of well-being, feelings that others wish to harm you, irritability, anxiousness, rapid/loud speech, and aggressive/hostile behaviors.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 308
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,153
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $95.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.41

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 benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,724
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $864.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.43

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 piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 84
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,571
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $46.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.27

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

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Prazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Prazosin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 764
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,093
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $478.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.57

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 alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 65.0
Days Supply 1,297
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,224
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $753.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.54

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 dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 837
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills103.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,053
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $208.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.20

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 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. ZAID BAHA D.O. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Flint, MI.

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 **Psychiatry** 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.