MRS. MICHELLE ALICIA PINTO RPA-C
Prescription History 1568630721
Physician Assistant - Medical in Eatontown, NJ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MRS. MICHELLE ALICIA PINTO RPA-C, an active Medical specialist practicing in Eatontown, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 295 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 93 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 NJ PrescribersVs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 93 | $4.20 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $4.20 per fill, versus $4.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 93 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 666 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 57 | $23.22▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 57 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $23.22 per fill, versus $48.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,211 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 44 | $1.82▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $1.82 per fill, versus $6.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 168 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 30 | $14.27▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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. A cephalosporin antibiotic. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about the same volume as the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $14.27 per fill, versus $24.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 159 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 25 | $5.40▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ 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. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $5.40 per fill, versus $7.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 124 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 24 | $20.95▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 67% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $20.95 per fill, versus $50.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 547 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | $12.41▼ below NJ avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 79% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $12.41 per fill, versus $25.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NJ 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 NJ average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MRS. MICHELLE ALICIA PINTO RPA-C 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 Medical prescribing approach at this Eatontown, NJ 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 NJ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
