DR. CHRISTOPHER F SCHULTZ M.D.
Prescription History 1497787402
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Annapolis, MD

NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2006

Contact Information

820 BESTGATE ROAD
SUITE 2A
ANNAPOLIS, MD
ZIP 21401
Phone: (410) 224-2116
Fax: (410) 224-2118

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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. CHRISTOPHER F SCHULTZ M.D., an active Gastroenterology specialist practicing in Annapolis, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 553 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pantoprazole Sodium, which accounts for 293 claims alone.


Colestipol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Colestipol HclSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 50.5
Days Supply 1,515
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,080
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,546.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$141.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$94.82

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

Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels.

Therapeutic Applications

Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

Esomeprazole Magnesium

Generic Formulation: Esomeprazole MagnesiumSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,630
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $802.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$72.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$159.22

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

The S-isomer of omeprazole.

Therapeutic Applications

Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Famotidine

Generic Formulation: FamotidineSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 135.0
Days Supply 4,050
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.5
Peer Average Days Supply138
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 135.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,022.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.30

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 competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Therapeutic Applications

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Gavilyte-G

Generic Formulation: Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/KclSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 19
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.1
Peer Average Days Supply40
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $255.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.11

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.

Therapeutic Applications

PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure.

Lactulose

Generic Formulation: LactuloseSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 16.6
Days Supply 477
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.1
Peer Average Days Supply576
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,168.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$97.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.10

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 synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution.

Lansoprazole

Generic Formulation: LansoprazoleSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,200
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,390
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $431.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$65.00

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 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers.

Therapeutic Applications

Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Lansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Mesalamine

Generic Formulation: MesalamineSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,302
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,661.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$805.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$859.18

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, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 75
30-Day Fills 223.0
Days Supply 6,690
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills131.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,874
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,149.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.08

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 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 24.5
Days Supply 575
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.0
Peer Average Days Supply148
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $214.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.63

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. 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.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 293
30-Day Fills 798.2
Days Supply 23,893
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills130.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,850
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 388.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,660.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.85

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Peg-3350 And Electrolytes

Generic Formulation: Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/KclSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 11
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.9
Peer Average Days Supply40
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $212.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.71

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.

Therapeutic Applications

PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure.

Ursodiol

Generic Formulation: UrsodiolSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 69.0
Days Supply 2,070
MD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,373
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,393.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$535.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$294.04

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 penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Ursodiol is a bile acid.

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. CHRISTOPHER F SCHULTZ M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Annapolis, MD.

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 **Gastroenterology** 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.