RACHEL H ROBBINS MD
Prescription History 1528293974
Ophthalmology in Taunton, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 28, 2009

Contact Information

2005 BAY ST STE 206
TAUNTON, MA
ZIP 02780
Phone: (508) 823-7473
Fax: (508) 824-3830

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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 RACHEL H ROBBINS MD, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Taunton, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 899 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 494 claims alone.


Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 131.6
Days Supply 3,845
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims84.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills158.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,609
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.4% 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 $1,874.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.72

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.

Cyclosporine

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,103
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% 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 $8,690.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$668.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$577.65

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 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-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 154.6
Days Supply 4,636
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills216.3
Peer Average Days Supply6,469
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.7% 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 $1,763.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.32

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.

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.

Erythromycin

Generic Formulation: Erythromycin BaseSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 376
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.8
Peer Average Days Supply451
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $290.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.40

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

Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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.

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Generic Formulation: Ketorolac TromethamineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 565
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims113.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills130.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,183
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.0% 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 $510.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.31

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 494
30-Day Fills 926.9
Days Supply 26,704
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims181.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills350.7
Peer Average Days Supply10,119
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 172.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,991.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.08

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 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.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 23.7
Days Supply 697
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims68.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills126.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,654
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.4% 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 $6,057.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$504.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$511.99

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.

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 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 192
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.8
Peer Average Days Supply537
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.4% 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 $241.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.07

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 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.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 64
30-Day Fills 68.2
Days Supply 1,465
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims141.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills176.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,414
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.6% 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 $2,438.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.61

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 27
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 1,650
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,704
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.1% 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 $36,398.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,348.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,116.33

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.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 83
30-Day Fills 203.0
Days Supply 6,072
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.4
Peer Average Days Supply855
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 388.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,144.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$481.44

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 RACHEL H ROBBINS MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Taunton, 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 **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.