STEVEN D MILLER MD
Prescription History 1508939232
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Oklahoma City, OK


Quality Rating: 99.15 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since November 17, 2006

Contact Information

5224 E I 240 SERVICE RD STE 201
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ZIP 73135
Phone: (405) 608-3800
Fax: (405) 972-7507

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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 STEVEN D MILLER MD, an active Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 353 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clopidogrel, which accounts for 56 claims alone.


Amiodarone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amiodarone HclSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 48.8
Days Supply 1,387
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,528
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $817.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.97

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 to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims172.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills401.0
Peer Average Days Supply11,899
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 91.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $98.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.51

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating 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.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills164.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,887
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $118.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.60

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 carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 124.0
Days Supply 3,720
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills157.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,656
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $813.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.71

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.

Clinical Summary

A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Doxycycline Monohydrate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline MonohydrateSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.6
Peer Average Days Supply362
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $723.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$65.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.24

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 plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 423
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills130.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,643
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,406.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$646.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$749.81

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

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 912
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims97.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills175.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,909
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.36

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 124
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims139.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills139.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,150
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $154.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.07

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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills157.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,649
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $41.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.25

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 156
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.8
Peer Average Days Supply388
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $203.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.78

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 271
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,958
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $186.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.55

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 197
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills101.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,326
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $392.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.42

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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 995
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims89.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills160.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,656
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $438.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.73

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 95
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,426
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $51.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.25

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

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 STEVEN D MILLER MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Oklahoma City, OK.

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 **Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)** 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.