DR. JOHN BRET HOOD M.D.
Prescription History 1487745865
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in San Antonio, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JOHN BRET HOOD M.D., an active Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist practicing in San Antonio, TX. 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 Ropinirole Hcl, 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropinirole Hcl | 11 | 11.0 | 165 | $16.00▼ below TX avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average TX prescriber Averages are among TX prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the TX average This provider's average cost per claim is below the TX average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 165 Days Supply About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JOHN BRET HOOD 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine prescribing approach at this San Antonio, TX 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 TX prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
