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DR. CARLOS RAMON URRUTIA D.M.D.
Prescription History 1497740385
Dentist - General Practice in Carolina, PR

NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2005

Contact Information

E122 CARR 860
ROLLING HILLS
CAROLINA, PR
ZIP 00987
Phone: (787) 769-0840
Fax: (939) 204-1237

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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 DR. CARLOS RAMON URRUTIA D.M.D., an active General Practice specialist practicing in Carolina, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 69 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Penicillin V Potassium, which accounts for 32 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Naproxen

Generic Formulation: NaproxenSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 98
PR State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.7
Peer Average Days Supply998
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PR. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $57.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.80

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

An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

Therapeutic Applications

Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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 form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain.

Naproxen Sodium

Generic Formulation: Naproxen SodiumSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 168
PR State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.7
Peer Average Days Supply594
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across PR. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $430.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.39

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

An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

Therapeutic Applications

Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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. Some brands of sustained-release naproxen take longer to be absorbed and are not recommended for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your particular brand.

Penicillin V Potassium

Generic Formulation: Penicillin V PotassiumSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 206
PR State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply246
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across PR. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $275.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.51

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 broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

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 DR. CARLOS RAMON URRUTIA D.M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Carolina, PR.

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 **General Practice** 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.