MR. LIEM QUANG TRANG D.O.
Prescription History 1619084738
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK

NPI Status: Active since August 24, 2006

Contact Information

3328 N CLASSEN BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ZIP 73118
Phone: (405) 524-5200
Fax: (405) 524-5206

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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 MR. LIEM QUANG TRANG D.O., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Our medical registry currently tracks 37 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 5,030 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 1,062 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 615
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.0
Peer Average Days Supply800
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $474.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.56

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.

Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims69.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,045
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $36.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.69

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 triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,532
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $419.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.73

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 mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims131.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills296.1
Peer Average Days Supply8,792
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $481.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.74

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 128
30-Day Fills 148.0
Days Supply 4,410
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,492
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 197.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,738.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.17

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 GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Belbuca

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills76.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,272
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,970.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$855.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$785.08

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Buprenorphine 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Buprenorphine

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 89
30-Day Fills 89.0
Days Supply 2,520
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,703
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 48.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $43,817.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$492.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$360.50

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe

Generic Formulation: Butalb/Acetaminophen/CaffeineSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 554
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply454
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $339.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.67

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 treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.

Butrans

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 836
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.8
Peer Average Days Supply557
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 52.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $29,404.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,013.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$779.25

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Carisoprodol

Generic Formulation: CarisoprodolSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 71
30-Day Fills 71.0
Days Supply 2,070
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.2
Peer Average Days Supply629
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 238.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $425.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.64

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 centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant whose mechanism of action is not completely understood but may be related to its sedative actions. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1202)

Therapeutic Applications

Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,230
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,968
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $722.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.27

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 pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 201
30-Day Fills 215.0
Days Supply 6,430
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,403
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 356.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,721.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.44

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 964
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,437
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,117.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.39

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 (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 120
30-Day Fills 138.2
Days Supply 4,143
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,968
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 110.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,889.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.19

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Fentanyl

Generic Formulation: FentanylSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 68.0
Days Supply 2,038
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,077
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 88.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,506.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$110.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$106.82

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 potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Fentanyl 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. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 554
30-Day Fills 629.7
Days Supply 18,833
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims114.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills176.1
Peer Average Days Supply5,154
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 386.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,888.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.92

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 1,062
30-Day Fills 1,064.5
Days Supply 31,547
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims139.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills139.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,150
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 664.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $25,137.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.07

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: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 76
30-Day Fills 86.0
Days Supply 2,580
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply945
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 130.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $778.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.74

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.

Lovastatin

Generic Formulation: LovastatinSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,393
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $528.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.55

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 fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Aspergillus terreus. The compound is a potent anticholesteremic agent. It inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It also stimulates the production of low-density lipoprotein receptors in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Lovastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 83
30-Day Fills 107.7
Days Supply 3,230
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,323
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $525.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.53

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,468
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims91.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills203.6
Peer Average Days Supply6,033
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $299.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.92

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Methadone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methadone HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,097
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $386.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.83

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 synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat addiction to opioids (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.4
Peer Average Days Supply796
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $189.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.24

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.

Clinical Summary

A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 81
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.8
Peer Average Days Supply225
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $110.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.97

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Morphine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 1,634
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,089
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,393.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.11

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 180
30-Day Fills 180.0
Days Supply 5,331
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,128
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 143.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,076.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.27

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 421
30-Day Fills 421.1
Days Supply 12,305
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,958
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 426.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,374.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.55

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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 656
30-Day Fills 656.0
Days Supply 19,354
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills101.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,326
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 549.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24,533.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.42

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

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

Oxycontin

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.5
Peer Average Days Supply966
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,646.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$831.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$653.19

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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 246
30-Day Fills 254.2
Days Supply 7,625
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,850
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 364.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,839.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.04

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Promethazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Promethazine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 308
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.3
Peer Average Days Supply398
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $370.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.91

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. Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,868
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $61.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.29

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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 303
30-Day Fills 349.0
Days Supply 10,462
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,837
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 450.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,319.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.17

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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 71.9
Days Supply 2,132
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,678
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $983.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.20

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 sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 273
30-Day Fills 273.0
Days Supply 8,013
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,426
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 326.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,700.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.25

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 48
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,800
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims69.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,461
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $461.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.98

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 depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Xtampza Er

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone MyristateSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
OK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,131
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,584.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,256.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$564.25

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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

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 MR. LIEM QUANG TRANG D.O. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Oklahoma City, OK.

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 **Pain Medicine** 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.