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DR. MICHAEL A. WARD DDS
Prescription History 1528028792
Dentist - General Practice in Sanford, FL

NPI Status: Active since March 23, 2006

Contact Information

819 E 1ST ST
SANFORD, FL
ZIP 32771
Phone: (407) 323-8180
Fax: (407) 324-8005

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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. MICHAEL A. WARD DDS, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Sanford, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 244 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 171 claims alone.

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Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 171
30-Day Fills 171.0
Days Supply 1,334
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.0
Peer Average Days Supply311
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 297.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $720.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.08

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 317
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.3
Peer Average Days Supply171
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $306.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.74

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 antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 54
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,147
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 78.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $76.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.21

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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 66
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,008
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $43.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.27

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

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. MICHAEL A. WARD DDS provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Sanford, FL.

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 **General Practice** 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.