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FREDERICK W EHRET M.D.
Prescription History 1639153232
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since December 06, 2005

Contact Information

2202 S CEDAR ST
SUITE 100
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 627-2900
Fax: (253) 627-2941

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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 FREDERICK W EHRET M.D., an active Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 91 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 26 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,250
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,259.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$89.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.44

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.

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.

Hydroxyzine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine HclSpecialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 110
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.2
Peer Average Days Supply739
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $161.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.99

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

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 363
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.9
Peer Average Days Supply427
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $208.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.22

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 91
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.4
Peer Average Days Supply245
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $168.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.31

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 serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 139
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.1
Peer Average Days Supply920
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $230.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.32

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.

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 FREDERICK W EHRET M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Tacoma, WA.

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 **Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery** 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.