MS. MILDRED E KANGKOLO FNP
Prescription History 1639754336
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Linthicum Heights, MD
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MS. MILDRED E KANGKOLO FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Linthicum Heights, MD. Our medical registry currently tracks 22 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 554 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Tramadol Hcl, which accounts for 62 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 MD PrescribersVs. MD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 62 | $8.10 | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 62 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $8.10 per fill, versus $8.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MD 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. 62 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 786 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 60 | $9.63▼ below MD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 82% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $9.63 per fill, versus $25.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 451 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 47 | $16.03 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (151). Medicare paid an average of $16.03 per fill, versus $15.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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. 47 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,396 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 46 | $12.53▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 70% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (66). Medicare paid an average of $12.53 per fill, versus $21.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,299 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 42 | $8.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 67% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $8.54 per fill, versus $7.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 36 | $25.26▼ below MD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ 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). 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $25.26 per fill, versus $57.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 714 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 | $36.62▼ below MD avg | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 75% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $36.62 per fill, versus $44.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 27 | $7.50▼ below MD avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about the same volume as the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $7.50 per fill, versus $22.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 90 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Omeprazole | 22 | $7.36▼ below MD 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 22 Medicare prescriptions for Omeprazole, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $7.36 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 505 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | $8.81▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metformin Hcl: Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. Show more ▾ It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289) In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $8.81 per fill, versus $9.95 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 17 | $481.09▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $481.09 per fill, versus $880.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 408 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | $10.93▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levothyroxine Sodium: Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Show more ▾ It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $10.93 per fill, versus $18.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 478 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | $5.39▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (120). Medicare paid an average of $5.39 per fill, versus $9.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 466 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | $16.97▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $16.97 per fill, versus $18.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 436 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Acetaminophen-CodeineAcetaminophen With Codeine | 14 | $11.02▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Acetaminophen-Codeine: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $11.02 per fill, versus $12.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 130 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 14 | $30.63 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $30.63 per fill, versus $26.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ClopidogrelClopidogrel Bisulfate | 14 | $9.59▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clopidogrel: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Show more ▾ It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body. A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $17.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 404 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 13 | $20.84▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 11% of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (119). Medicare paid an average of $20.84 per fill, versus $21.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 325 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 12 | $7.28▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $7.28 per fill, versus $12.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lorazepam | 12 | $16.37 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). Show more ▾ It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain. A benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $16.37 per fill, versus $9.13 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 258 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Morphine Sulfate | 11 | $20.75▼ below MD avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Morphine Sulfate: This medication is used to treat severe pain. Show more ▾ Morphine 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. The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $20.75 per fill, versus $31.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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 MD average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 117 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 11 | $7.70 | ▼ 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Maryland prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $7.70 per fill, versus $7.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MD 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 252 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MS. MILDRED E KANGKOLO FNP 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 Family prescribing approach at this Linthicum Heights, MD 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 MD prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
