BABUK GHUMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1487699310
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Las Vegas, NV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for BABUK GHUMAN M.D., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Our medical registry currently tracks 27 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,696 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 311 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 NV PrescribersVs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 311 | $24.07 | ▲ More than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 311 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $24.07 per fill, versus $21.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 311 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 9,150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 172 | $9.69▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 172 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $9.69 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 186.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,595 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 148 | $13.43▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $13.43 per fill, versus $23.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 166.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,968 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 113 | $19.18▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 113 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (76). Medicare paid an average of $19.18 per fill, versus $29.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 113 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,321 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 108 | $791.06 | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 108 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $791.06 per fill, versus $41.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 108 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,115 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meloxicam | 85 | $3.46▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam 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 or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 85 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $3.46 per fill, versus $7.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 87 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,610 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methocarbamol | 69 | $8.66▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Methocarbamol: Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles. 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) In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $8.66 per fill, versus $13.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,025 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 69 | $13.54▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $13.54 per fill, versus $27.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate ErMorphine Sulfate | 68 | $18.41▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Morphine Sulfate Er: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 68 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (69). Medicare paid an average of $18.41 per fill, versus $32.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 68 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,995 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 67 | $19.65▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $19.65 per fill, versus $35.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,010 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lidocaine | 60 | $183.39 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lidocaine: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $183.39 per fill, versus $122.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 67.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,988 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 60 | $25.46▼ below NV avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $25.46 per fill, versus $46.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 58 | $5.95▼ below NV 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 58 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $5.95 per fill, versus $11.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,840 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 52 | $6.97▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $6.97 per fill, versus $8.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,498 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 44 | $7.35▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $7.35 per fill, versus $14.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,383 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 31 | $9.29▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydromorphone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. An opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $9.29 per fill, versus $21.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 907 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 28 | $28.70 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $28.70 per fill, versus $26.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 827 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fentanyl | 24 | $88.85▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fentanyl: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078) In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Fentanyl, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $88.85 per fill, versus $114.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | $6.92▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $6.92 per fill, versus $9.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 108 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 17 | $20.06 | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $20.06 per fill, versus $4.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 470 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | $363.76 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $363.76 per fill, versus $45.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 426 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BelbucaBuprenorphine Hcl | 15 | $847.81 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Belbuca: Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Show more ▾ Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Belbuca, about 63% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $847.81 per fill, versus $738.71 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| HorizantGabapentin Enacarbil | 14 | $872.76▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Horizant: This medication is used to treat moderate to severe restless legs syndrome. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection). This condition is called postherpetic neuralgia. Gabapentin enacarbil is changed by your body to gabapentin. Gabapentin belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-seizure or anticonvulsant drugs. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Horizant, about 67% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $872.76 per fill, versus $940.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 405 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 14 | $22.70▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Buprenorphine Hcl: Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Show more ▾ Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. A derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $22.70 per fill, versus $50.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 417 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RelistorMethylnaltrexone Bromide | 12 | $2,477.77▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Relistor: This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medication. Show more ▾ It blocks the effect of opioids on the gut without blocking the effect on pain. Methylnaltrexone belongs to a class of medications known as opioid antagonists. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Relistor, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $2,477.77 per fill, versus $2,577.35 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Xtampza ErOxycodone Myristate | 11 | $491.09▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xtampza Er: This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $491.09 per fill, versus $650.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 300 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ZtlidoLidocaine | 11 | $910.48 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ztlido: This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). Show more ▾ It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch. A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Ztlido, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $910.48 per fill, versus $683.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for BABUK GHUMAN 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 Pain Medicine prescribing approach at this Las Vegas, NV 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 NV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
