DR. ROBERT D HEROS M.D.
Prescription History 1588655708
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Tualatin, OR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ROBERT D HEROS M.D., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Tualatin, OR. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 180 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lorazepam, which accounts for 51 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 51 | 51.0 | 57 | $1.25▼ below OR avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 51.0 30-Day Fills 57 Days Supply About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. | |||||
| Cephalexin | 30 | 30.0 | 244 | $9.74▼ below OR avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 244 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication 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 medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 28 | 28.0 | 106 | $6.93▼ below OR avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 28.0 30-Day Fills 106 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. | |||||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 27 | 27.0 | 166 | $4.59▼ below OR avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 27.0 30-Day Fills 166 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 20 | 20.0 | 600 | $15.15▼ below OR avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 20.0 30-Day Fills 600 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 13 | 13.0 | 390 | $4.75▼ below OR avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 390 Days Supply About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS. | |||||
| Methylprednisolone | 11 | 11.0 | 66 | $9.71▼ below OR avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average OR prescriber Averages are among OR prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the OR average This provider's average cost per claim is below the OR average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 66 Days Supply About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ROBERT D HEROS M.D. 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 Pain Medicine prescribing approach at this Tualatin, OR 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 OR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
