LAURA ANN RUMMEL P.A.-C
Prescription History 1497806921
Physician Assistant in Fullerton, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for LAURA ANN RUMMEL P.A.-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Fullerton, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 369 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Mupirocin, which accounts for 84 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 CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 84 | $8.71▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 84 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $8.71 per fill, versus $10.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,799 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 65 | $73.49▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 2 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $73.49 per fill, versus $80.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,007 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 59 | $26.90▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $26.90 per fill, versus $34.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 64 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,890 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 43 | $16.31 | ≈ Typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Show more ▾ Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $16.31 per fill, versus $12.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,278 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 26 | $42.76▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Gentamicin Sulfate: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This drug should not be used in newborns due to an increased risk of serious side effects. A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $42.76 per fill, versus $47.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 608 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluorouracil | 23 | $74.39▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluorouracil: Fluorouracil is used to treat various types of cancer. Show more ▾ It is a chemotherapy drug that is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the THYMIDYLATE SYNTHETASE conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $74.39 per fill, versus $90.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 24.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 656 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 21 | $9.02▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a man-made version of a natural substance (cortisol) made by the adrenal gland. Show more ▾ This drug is used to treat low cortisol levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 78% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $9.02 per fill, versus $20.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 493 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | $21.68▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 67% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $21.68 per fill, versus $30.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 319 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 18 | $5.58▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $5.58 per fill, versus $8.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 264 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 12 | $53.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clindamycin Phosphate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Show more ▾ Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $53.31 per fill, versus $51.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for LAURA ANN RUMMEL P.A.-C 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 Physician Assistant prescribing approach at this Fullerton, CA 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 CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
