DR. BENNETT HOWARD BROWN MD
Prescription History 1457525321
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Rockville Centre, NY


Quality Rating: 91.25 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since April 22, 2008

Contact Information

36 LINCOLN AVE
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY
ZIP 11570
Phone: (516) 536-2800

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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. BENNETT HOWARD BROWN MD, an active Hand Surgery specialist practicing in Rockville Centre, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 242 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylprednisolone, which accounts for 120 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 75
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.5
Peer Average Days Supply288
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% 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 $165.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.36

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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 430
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,433
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.4% 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 $548.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$89.15

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.0
Peer Average Days Supply711
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.6% 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 $61.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.12

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 2,010
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,938
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 35.4% 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 $268.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.53

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.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 120
30-Day Fills 120.0
Days Supply 733
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply271
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 275.0% higher 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 $937.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.18

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.

Xiaflex

Generic Formulation: Collagenase Clostridium Hist.Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 560
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.9
Peer Average Days Supply590
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 $177,743.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8,887.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11,355.53

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 metalloproteinase which degrades helical regions of native collagen to small fragments. Preferred cleavage is -Gly in the sequence -Pro-Xaa-Gly-Pro-. Six forms (or 2 classes) have been isolated from Clostridium histolyticum that are immunologically cross-reactive but possess different sequences and different specificities. Other variants have been isolated from Bacillus cereus, Empedobacter collagenolyticum, Pseudomonas marinoglutinosa, and species of Vibrio and Streptomyces. EC 3.4.24.3.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain conditions (Dupuytren's contracture, Peyronie's disease) that are caused by a certain protein (collagen) in your body. Collagen is a tough and strong substance and is found in the knots/cords of the hand in Dupuytren's contracture or plaques in the penis in Peyronie's disease. Collagenase is a substance (enzyme) that breaks down the collagen in these knots/cords/plaques.

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. BENNETT HOWARD BROWN MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Rockville Centre, 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 **Hand Surgery** 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.