DR. AARON SAUL RICKLES M.D.
Prescription History 1508039413
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Rochester, NY
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. AARON SAUL RICKLES M.D., an active Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist practicing in Rochester, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 25 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metronidazole, which accounts for 14 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 NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 14 | 14.0 | 32 | $2.81▼ below NY avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 32 Days Supply About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. | |||||
| Neomycin Sulfate | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | $6.46▼ below NY avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NY prescriber Averages are among NY prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NY average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NY average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 11 Days Supply About Neomycin Sulfate: This medication is used to decrease the risk of infection after certain intestinal surgeries. Show more ▾ Neomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the intestines. Neomycin may also be used along with a special diet to treat a certain serious brain problem (hepatic encephalopathy). This condition is caused by too much of a certain natural substance (ammonia). Normally, the liver gets rid of ammonia, but liver disease can cause too much ammonia to build up in the body. This medication helps treat encephalopathy by killing certain intestinal bacteria that make ammonia. 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. Aminoglycoside antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces fradiae. It is composed of neomycins A, B, and C, and acts by inhibiting translation during protein synthesis. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. AARON SAUL RICKLES 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 Colon & Rectal Surgery prescribing approach at this Rochester, NY 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 NY prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
