DR. MARGARET LANG BAUMAN MD
Prescription History 1528059813
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Wellesley, MA

NPI Status: Active since November 04, 2005

Contact Information

65 WALNUT ST
MGH LADDERS
WELLESLEY, MA
ZIP 02481
Phone: (781) 449-6074

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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. MARGARET LANG BAUMAN MD, an active Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology specialist practicing in Wellesley, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 209 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lamotrigine, which accounts for 37 claims alone.


Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,799
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,645.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$68.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$178.23

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.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,912
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $481.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.39

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Carbamazepine Er

Generic Formulation: CarbamazepineSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,103
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,438.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$187.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$156.32

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 dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,840
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $342.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.01

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

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,493
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $138.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.08

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,519
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $668.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.69

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 fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Guanfacine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Guanfacine HclSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.0
Peer Average Days Supply661
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $841.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.60

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Guanfacine acts in the brain. It decreases certain nerve signals from the brain to the blood vessels and the heart. This causes the blood vessels to relax so that blood can flow more easily and also slows the heart rate. These effects help to lower blood pressure.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.2
Days Supply 1,113
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,385
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $543.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.37

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 phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Levetiracetam

Generic Formulation: LevetiracetamSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 516
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,011
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $598.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

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 pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,735
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $309.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.45

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 benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Oxcarbazepine

Generic Formulation: OxcarbazepineSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,440
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,147.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.83

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 carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4.

Therapeutic Applications

Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).

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. MARGARET LANG BAUMAN MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Wellesley, MA.

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 **Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology** 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.