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DR. MICHAEL SHUMWAY DICKERSON D.M.D.
Prescription History 1619225307
Dentist - General Practice in Tempe, AZ

NPI Status: Active since August 28, 2012

Contact Information

2233 W BASELINE RD
SUITE 104
TEMPE, AZ
ZIP 85283
Phone: (602) 438-9245
Fax: (602) 438-8695

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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 DR. MICHAEL SHUMWAY DICKERSON D.M.D., an active General Practice specialist practicing in Tempe, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 72 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 52 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 66
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.7
Peer Average Days Supply378
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $103.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.90

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

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

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 52
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 342
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.3
Peer Average Days Supply268
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $205.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.18

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

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 DR. MICHAEL SHUMWAY DICKERSON D.M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Tempe, AZ.

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 **General Practice** 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.