DR. LINDA NGUYEN WOO M.D.
Prescription History 1467720656
Otolaryngology in Chula Vista, CA


Quality Rating: 0 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since December 02, 2011

Contact Information

321 E ST STE A
CHULA VISTA, CA
ZIP 91910
Phone: (619) 934-3260
Fax: (619) 934-3268

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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. LINDA NGUYEN WOO M.D., an active Otolaryngology specialist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 907 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Fluticasone Propionate, which accounts for 375 claims alone.


Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 545
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.5
Peer Average Days Supply215
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 91.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $744.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.93

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.

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.

Azelastine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Azelastine HclSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 91
30-Day Fills 143.2
Days Supply 4,269
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,830
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 97.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,108.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.74

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms.

Clotrimazole

Generic Formulation: ClotrimazoleSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 14.1
Days Supply 328
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.7
Peer Average Days Supply859
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $600.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.14

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 imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal CELL MEMBRANES. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane.

Therapeutic Applications

Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.

Fluticasone Propionate

Generic Formulation: Fluticasone PropionateSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 375
30-Day Fills 869.9
Days Supply 26,098
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,402
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 650.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,752.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.79

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 STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. 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. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Ipratropium Bromide

Generic Formulation: Ipratropium BromideSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 106
30-Day Fills 188.7
Days Supply 5,637
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,357
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 231.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,418.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.84

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 muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic.

Therapeutic Applications

Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). 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. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 260
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.7
Peer Average Days Supply592
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $128.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.85

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.

Ofloxacin

Generic Formulation: OfloxacinSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 103.3
Days Supply 2,099
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,487
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 53.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,385.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$91.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.16

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 synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It 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 overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 92
30-Day Fills 209.6
Days Supply 6,288
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills174.0
Peer Average Days Supply5,169
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,546.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.72

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 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 28.7
Days Supply 778
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims142.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills188.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,982
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,925.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.41

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Otolaryngology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 240
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,075
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $71.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.18

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. 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.

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. LINDA NGUYEN WOO M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Chula Vista, CA.

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 **Otolaryngology** 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.