DR. SUE LIM MD
Prescription History 1528044146
Ophthalmology in Troy, MI

NPI Status: Active since December 15, 2005

Contact Information

2877 CROOKS RD
STE B
TROY, MI
ZIP 48084
Phone: (248) 822-7003
Fax: (248) 822-7008

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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. SUE LIM MD, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Troy, MI. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 900 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 255 claims alone.


Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 34.7
Days Supply 997
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills120.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,518
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,717.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$129.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.65

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Combigan

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 36.7
Days Supply 1,070
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,848
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,365.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$418.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$377.45

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Cyclosporine

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 101.0
Days Supply 2,985
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,078
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 125.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $30,373.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$674.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$626.33

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 18.9
Days Supply 567
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills94.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,824
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $239.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.30

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

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 26.3
Days Supply 790
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills170.4
Peer Average Days Supply5,097
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $220.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.99

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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Generic Formulation: Ketorolac TromethamineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 75.7
Days Supply 1,989
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims75.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,175
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $837.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.33

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 pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 255
30-Day Fills 530.1
Days Supply 15,527
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims143.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills281.6
Peer Average Days Supply8,170
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 78.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,996.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.01

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Loteprednol Etabonate

Generic Formulation: Loteprednol EtabonateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 46.1
Days Supply 1,150
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,042
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 91.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,954.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$151.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$208.93

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 androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 91.9
Days Supply 2,638
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,050
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $20,606.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$374.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$454.83

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Generic Formulation: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/DexamethaSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 96
30-Day Fills 106.1
Days Supply 1,678
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply673
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 140.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,478.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.05

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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ofloxacin

Generic Formulation: OfloxacinSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 131
30-Day Fills 131.0
Days Supply 2,121
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims77.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,745
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 70.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,287.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.36

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 synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 88
30-Day Fills 88.0
Days Supply 2,130
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims121.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills160.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,250
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,441.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.75

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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 108.0
Days Supply 3,240
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,884
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $68,648.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,372.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,063.75

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 54.7
Days Supply 1,622
MI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills174.8
Peer Average Days Supply5,169
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $309.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.29

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 beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

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. SUE LIM MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Troy, MI.

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 **Ophthalmology** 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.