EDWARD LEBOVICS MD
Prescription History 1619089513
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Hawthorne, NY

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

19 BRADHURST AVE
STE 2550
HAWTHORNE, NY
ZIP 10532
Phone: (914) 493-7337
Fax: (914) 594-4317

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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 EDWARD LEBOVICS MD, an active Gastroenterology specialist practicing in Hawthorne, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 290 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pantoprazole Sodium, which accounts for 110 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Famotidine

Generic Formulation: FamotidineSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 59
30-Day Fills 131.0
Days Supply 3,930
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,011
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 25.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,211.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.58

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 competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Therapeutic Applications

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Linzess

Generic Formulation: LinaclotideSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,320
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,043
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $25,021.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,137.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$676.73

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

See also Warning section. Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements.

Mesalamine

Generic Formulation: MesalamineSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,428
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $25,139.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,571.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$779.95

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

An anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

Motegrity

Generic Formulation: Prucalopride SuccinateSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.4
Peer Average Days Supply932
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,696.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$790.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$663.82

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat chronic constipation. It is used when other medications used to treat constipation (such as laxatives) have not provided relief. Prucalopride works by improving how well your stomach and intestines move food through the bowels during digestion.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 121.0
Days Supply 3,630
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills191.0
Peer Average Days Supply5,662
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $825.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.73

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.

Clinical Summary

A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 110
30-Day Fills 245.7
Days Supply 7,370
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills125.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,670
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 66.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,888.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.75

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Ursodiol

Generic Formulation: UrsodiolSpecialty: Gastroenterology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 1,650
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,355
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,125.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$322.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$249.46

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 penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Ursodiol is a bile acid.

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 EDWARD LEBOVICS MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Hawthorne, NY.

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 **Gastroenterology** 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.