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MS. AMANDA J KIRK O.D.
Prescription History 1477860708
Optometrist in Cookeville, TN

NPI Status: Active since September 08, 2010

Contact Information

430 NEAL ST
COOKEVILLE, TN
ZIP 38501
Phone: (931) 528-6411
Fax: (931) 372-0380

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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 MS. AMANDA J KIRK O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Cookeville, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 27 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Restasis, which accounts for 15 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,930
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,682.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$912.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,112.69

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Tobramycin-Dexamethasone

Generic Formulation: Tobramycin/DexamethasoneSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 131
TN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply510
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $710.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$84.13

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

A topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents 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.

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 MS. AMANDA J KIRK O.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cookeville, TN.

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 **Optometrist** 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.