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ERIC P HOLMGREN M.D.
Prescription History 1619083565
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in North Adams, MA


Quality Rating: 76.01 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 22, 2006

Contact Information

ORAL AND FACIAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES
77 HOSPITAL DRIVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA
ZIP 01247
Phone: (413) 664-4100

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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 ERIC P HOLMGREN M.D., an active Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery specialist practicing in North Adams, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 318 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which accounts for 118 claims alone.

Medication Index

Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 44
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.3
Peer Average Days Supply375
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $49.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.42

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

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 209
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply254
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $160.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.15

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 317
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.9
Peer Average Days Supply189
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $511.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.93

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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Generic Formulation: Chlorhexidine GluconateSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 118
30-Day Fills 118.6
Days Supply 1,650
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.0
Peer Average Days Supply775
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 187.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $709.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.24

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 along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 74
30-Day Fills 74.0
Days Supply 171
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.1
Peer Average Days Supply780
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 94.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $340.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.67

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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 189
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.4
Peer Average Days Supply823
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $132.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.28

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 56
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.7
Peer Average Days Supply777
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $55.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.62

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

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 ERIC P HOLMGREN M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within North Adams, MA.

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 **Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery** 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.