DR. STEVEN V EDELMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1477585248
Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 06, 2006

Contact Information

200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92103
Phone: (858) 552-8585
Fax: (858) 642-6242

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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. STEVEN V EDELMAN M.D., an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in San Diego, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 117 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trulicity, which accounts for 21 claims alone.


Afrezza

Generic Formulation: Insulin Regular, HumanSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 396
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.4
Peer Average Days Supply918
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,704.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$980.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,539.01

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

Inhaled insulin powder 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. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin).

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 40.8
Days Supply 1,225
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims194.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills503.5
Peer Average Days Supply14,987
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 92.8% 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 $152.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.16

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,347
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.2% 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 $24,639.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,759.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$946.39

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

Dapagliflozin 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. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Humalog Kwikpen U-100

Generic Formulation: Insulin LisproSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 24.3
Days Supply 699
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,550
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 CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,767.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,342.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$774.99

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

Insulin that has been modified so that the B-chain contains a LYSINE at position 28 instead of a PROLINE and a PROLINE at position 29 instead of a LYSINE. It is used to manage BLOOD GLUCOSE levels in patients with TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Therapeutic Applications

Insulin lispro 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 lispro is a man-made product that is similar to human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. Insulin lispro starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This medication is usually used with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. Insulin lispro may also be used with other oral diabetes medications (such as sulfonylureas like glyburide or glipizide).

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,645
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.4% 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 $29,189.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,824.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,009.41

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

Empagliflozin 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. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Mounjaro

Generic Formulation: TirzepatideSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 12.8
Days Supply 364
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.0
Peer Average Days Supply797
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 CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,228.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,293.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,209.72

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 glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and Glucose-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist to enhance glycemic control in adults with TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS.

Therapeutic Applications

Tirzepatide 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. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin and decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes.

Omnipod Dash Pods (Gen 4)

Generic Formulation: Insulin Pump Cart,cont Inf,btSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,110
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,278
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,414.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,560.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,376.48

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.

Trulicity

Generic Formulation: DulaglutideSpecialty: Endocrinology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 46.2
Days Supply 1,372
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,909
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.3% 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 $46,727.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,225.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,318.91

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

Dulaglutide 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. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide 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 by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment.

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. STEVEN V EDELMAN M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within San Diego, 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 **Internal Medicine** 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.