MR. HEATH CLEVINGER FNP
Prescription History 1639636772
Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Bluff, VA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MR. HEATH CLEVINGER FNP, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Cedar Bluff, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 88 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 35 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other VA PrescribersVs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 35 | $1.17▼ below VA 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 2024, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 72% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (48.8). Medicare paid an average of $1.17 per fill, versus $4.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 178 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 | $4.82▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 63% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $4.82 per fill, versus $28.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 318 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cefdinir | 13 | $16.79 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (27.7). Medicare paid an average of $16.79 per fill, versus $14.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 13 | $2.92▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. Lisseril is synonymous for HCl; structure. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (37.3). Medicare paid an average of $2.92 per fill, versus $8.00 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 115 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MR. HEATH CLEVINGER FNP is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Cedar Bluff, VA 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 among VA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
