SCOTT BAKER O.D.
Prescription History 1558591321
Optometrist in Cold Spring, KY

NPI Status: Active since July 15, 2009

Contact Information

339 CROSSROADS BLVD
COLD SPRING, KY
ZIP 41042
Phone: (859) 441-9464

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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 SCOTT BAKER O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Cold Spring, KY. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 398 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 84 claims alone.


Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 85
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.8
Peer Average Days Supply322
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $60.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.02

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 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

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 79.2
Days Supply 2,341
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills83.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,422
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $718.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.63

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 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.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 46.7
Days Supply 1,401
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,161
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $435.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.85

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 51.7
Days Supply 1,550
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills143.6
Peer Average Days Supply4,287
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 74.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $729.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.20

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.

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.

Doxycycline Monohydrate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline MonohydrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 163
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.1
Peer Average Days Supply477
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $302.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.20

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 plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 84
30-Day Fills 180.1
Days Supply 5,308
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims116.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills203.1
Peer Average Days Supply5,830
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,710.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.30

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.

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 11
30-Day Fills 12.9
Days Supply 382
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills91.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,607
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,363.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$305.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$430.06

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 62
30-Day Fills 62.0
Days Supply 477
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.8
Peer Average Days Supply520
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 100.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $907.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.43

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 57
30-Day Fills 72.2
Days Supply 1,848
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims88.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills111.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,829
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,154.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.73

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.

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: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,855
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,358.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,489.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,087.85

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 26
30-Day Fills 61.7
Days Supply 1,834
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims61.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,502
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $629.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.12

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.

Xiidra

Generic Formulation: LifitegrastSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,568
KY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,419
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 37.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for KY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37,331.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,008.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,116.70

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 dry eye disease.

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 SCOTT BAKER O.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cold Spring, KY.

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.