BRUCE WARREN HERSHATTER M.D.
Prescription History 1477597656
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Atlanta, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BRUCE WARREN HERSHATTER M.D., an active Radiation Oncology specialist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 230 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tamsulosin Hcl, which accounts for 94 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 GA PrescribersVs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 94 | $7.92▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 94 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (92). Medicare paid an average of $7.92 per fill, versus $15.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 153 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,560 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 68 | $3.42▼ below GA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin 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. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $3.42 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 206 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 48 | $2.10▼ below GA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾ When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $2.10 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bicalutamide | 20 | $17.60▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bicalutamide: Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. Show more ▾ This medication works by blocking the action of male hormones in the prostate, slowing the growth of cancer cells. This medication should not be used in women and children. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Bicalutamide, about 63% of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $17.60 per fill, versus $39.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 653 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BRUCE WARREN HERSHATTER M.D. 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 Radiation Oncology prescribing approach at this Atlanta, GA 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 GA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
