STEVEN PAUL BALTIC MD
Prescription History 1548791106
Orthopaedic Surgery in Christiansburg, VA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for STEVEN PAUL BALTIC MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Christiansburg, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 226 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tizanidine Hcl, which accounts for 69 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other VA PrescribersVs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 69 | $6.94▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 69 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.94 per fill, versus $16.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VA average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 663 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 67 | $8.05▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $8.05 per fill, versus $25.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VA average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 414 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 45 | $5.42▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5.42 per fill, versus $22.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VA average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 288 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 21 | $8.73▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $8.73 per fill, versus $24.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VA average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 137 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | $6.54▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $6.54 per fill, versus $7.70 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 82 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 11 | $6.41▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $6.41 per fill, versus $19.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the VA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 322 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for STEVEN PAUL BALTIC MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Christiansburg, VA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among VA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
