JOE D TUMALAD NP
Prescription History 1619200367
Nurse Practitioner in Ruidoso, NM
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JOE D TUMALAD NP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Ruidoso, NM. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 883 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Azelastine Hcl, which accounts for 138 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NM PrescribersVs. NM Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 138 | $32.83▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azelastine Hcl: This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Show more ▾ Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for nasal symptoms. In 2023, this provider wrote 138 Medicare prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 3.9 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $32.83 per fill, versus $41.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 166.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,767 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluticasone Propionate | 127 | $12.38▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fluticasone Propionate: Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. A STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.8 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $12.38 per fill, versus $19.47 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 138 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,109 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 118 | $6.01▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $6.01 per fill, versus $9.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 118 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 590 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 62 | $7.81▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $7.81 per fill, versus $9.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sulfamethoxazole-TrimethoprimSulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 51 | $4.23▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾ It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $4.23 per fill, versus $5.86 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 51 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 326 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Montelukast Sodium | 48 | $12.86▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Montelukast Sodium: Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). Show more ▾ It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. Montelukast is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose). Since there are other allergy medications that may be safer (see also Warning section), this medication should be used for this condition only when you cannot take other allergy medications or they do not work well. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. This drug works by blocking certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that may cause or worsen asthma and allergies. It helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In 2023, this provider wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $12.86 per fill, versus $20.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 42 | $4.58▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $4.58 per fill, versus $5.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 658 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 39 | $19.29▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A cephalosporin antibiotic. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 1.9 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $19.29 per fill, versus $27.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Paxlovid (Eua)Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | 36 | $9.91▼ below NM avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Paxlovid (Eua): The combination of nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets is a product that the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. Show more ▾ The product is also approved to be used in Canada to treat COVID-19. It is used by people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus, have had mild to moderate symptoms for no more than 5 days and are not hospitalized. To receive this product you must also be at high risk for COVID-19 complications due to older age, obesity, or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. Nirmatrelvir is a SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ritonavir increases (boosts) the levels of nirmatrelvir. This helps nirmatrelvir work better. More information about nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is available from the FDA Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers for Emergency Use and from the Health Canada Patient Medication Information sheet. There is limited information about how safe and effective the combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is for treating COVID-19. Study results show that nirmatrelvir and ritonavir may help people who have recently tested positive for coronavirus stay out of the hospital. This product is not for use by people who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. The information in this document reflects emerging data, which is evolving and subject to reassessment. Users should be aware of these considerations in their review of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and it is always the responsibility of treating practitioners to exercise independent judgement in making care decisions. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Paxlovid (Eua), about 1.6 times the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $9.91 per fill, versus $10.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 181 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 34 | $27.19▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 69% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $27.19 per fill, versus $47.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 629 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 26 | $2.38▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 67% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $2.38 per fill, versus $6.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 26 | $36.15▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 79% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $36.15 per fill, versus $57.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 31.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 874 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | $13.73▼ below NM avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about the same volume as the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $13.73 per fill, versus $24.61 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 231 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 17 | $64.99 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 17% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $64.99 per fill, versus $16.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 128 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin | 17 | $2.87▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $2.87 per fill, versus $4.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 122 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 16 | $7.18▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Omeprazole: Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a quarter of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $7.18 per fill, versus $17.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 584 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 15 | $20.74 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $20.74 per fill, versus $20.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 149 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 13 | $9.52▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride: Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve itching and hives. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine does not prevent hives or prevent/treat a serious allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis). If your doctor has prescribed epinephrine to treat allergic reactions, always carry your epinephrine injector with you. Do not use levocetirizine in place of your epinephrine. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $9.52 per fill, versus $20.50 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 510 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 12 | $18.83▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 60% of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $18.83 per fill, versus $51.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 75 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 11 | $10.83▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about a third of the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $10.83 per fill, versus $11.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 136 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oseltamivir Phosphate | 11 | $27.54▼ below NM avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oseltamivir Phosphate: Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). Show more ▾ It helps make the symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, aches, tiredness) less severe and shortens the recovery time by 1-2 days. This medication may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. (See also Notes section.) An acetamido cyclohexene that is a structural homolog of SIALIC ACID and inhibits NEURAMINIDASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about half the volume of the typical New Mexico prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $27.54 per fill, versus $47.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NM prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NM average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 55 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JOE D TUMALAD NP 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Ruidoso, NM 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 NM prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
