DR. GALEN BELMONT SCHNEIDER DDS PHD
Prescription History 1487740270
Dentist - Prosthodontics in Iowa City, IA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. GALEN BELMONT SCHNEIDER DDS PHD, an active Prosthodontics specialist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Our medical registry currently tracks 1 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 11 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Denta 5000 Plus, which accounts for 11 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other IA PrescribersVs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denta 5000 PlusFluoride (Sodium) | 11 | $3.80▼ below IA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Denta 5000 Plus: Sodium fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay and bacteria that cause cavities. Show more ▾ This medication is used to prevent cavities. A source of inorganic fluoride which is used topically to prevent dental caries. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Denta 5000 Plus, about 69% of the volume of the typical Iowa prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $3.80 per fill, versus $6.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average IA 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 IA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. GALEN BELMONT SCHNEIDER DDS PHD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Prosthodontics prescribing approach at this Iowa City, IA 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 among IA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
