MR. JOHN JACOB ZION KELLY FNP-BC
Prescription History 1467017921
Nurse Practitioner in Waterloo, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MR. JOHN JACOB ZION KELLY FNP-BC, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Waterloo, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 54 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tramadol Hcl, which accounts for 16 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 IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 | $4.45▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (64). Medicare paid an average of $4.45 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 83 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 15 | $5.39▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $5.39 per fill, versus $7.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 83 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 12 | $1.89▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $1.89 per fill, versus $5.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 12.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 | $7.11▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 18% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $7.11 per fill, versus $21.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 46 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MR. JOHN JACOB ZION KELLY FNP-BC 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 Waterloo, IA 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 IA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
