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MS. BARBARA J KOSCHAK APNP
Prescription History 1629033873
Nurse Practitioner in Madison, WI


Quality Rating: 77.43 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2006

Contact Information

621 SCIENCE DR
MADISON, WI
ZIP 53711
Phone: (608) 265-3207
Fax: (608) 263-4995

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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 MS. BARBARA J KOSCHAK APNP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Madison, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 636 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pregabalin, which accounts for 153 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 579
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,422
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $215.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.78

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.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 85.7
Days Supply 2,059
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,314
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 125.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $816.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.74

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 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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.7
Days Supply 349
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.5
Peer Average Days Supply904
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $257.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.59

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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 78
30-Day Fills 97.6
Days Supply 2,809
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills90.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,651
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 62.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,223.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.95

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

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 84
30-Day Fills 100.3
Days Supply 2,887
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims84.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills138.8
Peer Average Days Supply4,044
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,558.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.37

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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 442
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,123
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $79.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.92

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 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.

Mexiletine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Mexiletine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 103
30-Day Fills 144.4
Days Supply 4,171
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,371
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 312.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,200.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$69.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$166.53

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Mexiletine is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 311
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.7
Peer Average Days Supply790
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $218.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.70

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.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 153
30-Day Fills 160.6
Days Supply 4,470
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,456
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 292.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,693.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.23

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).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 57.5
Days Supply 1,449
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,234
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $569.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.91

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

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.

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 MS. BARBARA J KOSCHAK APNP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Madison, WI.

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 **Nurse Practitioner** 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.