DR. DANIEL J BROOKSBANK OD
Prescription History 1538136403
Optometrist in Toms River, NJ


Quality Rating: 70.67 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since March 01, 2006

Contact Information

601 ROUTE 37 WEST
TOMS RIVER, NJ
ZIP 08755
Phone: (732) 244-4400
Fax: (732) 505-2171

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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. DANIEL J BROOKSBANK OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Toms River, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 439 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 129 claims alone.


Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 55
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.3
Peer Average Days Supply268
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $52.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.73

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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,210
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,211
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,682.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$451.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$326.63

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 119.0
Days Supply 3,570
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.6
Peer Average Days Supply723
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 193.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $46,001.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$978.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$645.79

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.

Erythromycin

Generic Formulation: Erythromycin BaseSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 116
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.6
Peer Average Days Supply560
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $128.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.53

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.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 129
30-Day Fills 286.9
Days Supply 8,408
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims127.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills224.7
Peer Average Days Supply6,385
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,010.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.57

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,375
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills131.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,800
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,381.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$610.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$475.35

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 35.2
Days Supply 495
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.8
Peer Average Days Supply702
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $411.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.34

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.7
Days Supply 187
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,121
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $213.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.20

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.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 92.0
Days Supply 2,760
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,471
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $59,092.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,477.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,136.15

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 30.8
Days Supply 923
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills131.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,836
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $218.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.02

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.

Tobramycin-Dexamethasone

Generic Formulation: Tobramycin/DexamethasoneSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 108
30-Day Fills 110.2
Days Supply 2,109
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.2
Peer Average Days Supply633
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 227.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,805.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.21

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.

Clinical Summary

A topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents 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.

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. DANIEL J BROOKSBANK OD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Toms River, NJ.

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 **Optometrist** 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.