WHITNEY RUST FNP-C
Prescription History 1477048874
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Ruston, LA


Quality Rating: 78.33 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2018

Contact Information

1200 S FARMERVILLE ST
RUSTON, LA
ZIP 71270
Phone: (318) 255-3690
Fax: (318) 251-6116

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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 WHITNEY RUST FNP-C, an active Family specialist practicing in Ruston, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 28 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 527 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 42 claims alone.


Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 49.3
Days Supply 1,445
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims176.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills391.0
Peer Average Days Supply11,626
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $256.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.30

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-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 145
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.0
Peer Average Days Supply247
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $295.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.88

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.

Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 444
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,613
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $854.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$108.57

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 piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). 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. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,001
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $117.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.41

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

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 374
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,387
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $266.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.81

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills106.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,129
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $285.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.88

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,104
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims98.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills183.0
Peer Average Days Supply5,311
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $208.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.15

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 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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,684
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims120.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills177.5
Peer Average Days Supply5,199
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $809.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.96

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Glipizide

Generic Formulation: GlipizideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,346
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $307.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.13

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

An oral hypoglycemic agent which is rapidly absorbed and completely metabolized.

Therapeutic Applications

Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be used with other diabetes medications. 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. Glipizide belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin.

Lacosamide

Generic Formulation: LacosamideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.4
Peer Average Days Supply929
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 LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $569.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$260.88

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 acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES.

Therapeutic Applications

Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain.

Lantus

Generic Formulation: Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.AnlogSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 361
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.5
Peer Average Days Supply854
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,332.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$309.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$561.11

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.

Levothyroxine Sodium

Generic Formulation: Levothyroxine SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims155.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills326.9
Peer Average Days Supply9,618
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $243.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.98

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

The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

Therapeutic Applications

Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills242.7
Peer Average Days Supply7,211
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $66.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.47

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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 924
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,309
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $328.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.79

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 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.

Megestrol Acetate

Generic Formulation: Megestrol AcetateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 695
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.8
Peer Average Days Supply751
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $497.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.79

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

Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)

Therapeutic Applications

Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with AIDS. Improving your appetite and gaining weight may help you feel better and be more active. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 714
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims110.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills245.6
Peer Average Days Supply7,296
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $90.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.58

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 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.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 238
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.9
Peer Average Days Supply884
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $194.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.82

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 144
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.7
Peer Average Days Supply422
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $202.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.49

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.

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 115
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.0
Peer Average Days Supply348
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $373.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.81

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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Nystatin

Generic Formulation: NystatinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 98
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.1
Peer Average Days Supply434
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $295.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.39

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.

Clinical Summary

Macrolide antifungal antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces noursei, S. aureus, and other Streptomyces species. The biologically active components of the complex are nystatin A1, A2, and A3.

Therapeutic Applications

Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus.

Ozempic

Generic Formulation: SemaglutideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.4
Days Supply 497
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,803
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,470.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$968.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,239.41

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

Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Semaglutide is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Semaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. If you use insulin, semaglutide is not a substitute for insulin treatment.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 23.7
Days Supply 705
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims111.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills214.8
Peer Average Days Supply6,345
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $237.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.80

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 559
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,539
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $166.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.22

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.

Phenobarbital

Generic Formulation: PhenobarbitalSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.8
Peer Average Days Supply811
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $752.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.41

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 barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Phenobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants/hypnotics. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. This medication is also used for a short time (usually no more than 2 weeks) to help calm you or help you sleep during periods of anxiety. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to cause calming.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 532
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills152.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,416
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $946.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.65

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 55
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.3
Peer Average Days Supply954
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.72

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 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.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,310
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $116.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.29

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). 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. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Sucralfate

Generic Formulation: SucralfateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 426
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,252
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $530.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.51

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 basic aluminum complex of sulfated sucrose.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat ulcers in the intestines. Sucralfate forms a coating over ulcers, protecting the area from further injury. This helps ulcers heal more quickly.

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 WHITNEY RUST FNP-C provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Ruston, LA.

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 **Family** 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.