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DR. AQEEB AHMAD MD
Prescription History 1518953413
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Saint Louis, MO

NPI Status: Active since September 26, 2005

Contact Information

6917 W FLORISSANT AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63136
Phone: (314) 383-1100
Fax: (314) 383-4929

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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. AQEEB AHMAD MD, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 84 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Alprazolam, which accounts for 20 claims alone.

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Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims114.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills124.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,416
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $129.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.84

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 triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 448
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,880
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $473.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$114.13

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 piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 592
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,255
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $288.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.06

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 anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.1
Days Supply 450
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills138.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,943
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $101.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.43

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

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.1
Days Supply 540
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims89.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills143.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,122
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $136.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.38

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 depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

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. AQEEB AHMAD MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Saint Louis, MO.

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 **Psychiatry** 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.