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DR. BRIAN CHUNG M.D.
Prescription History 1659584530
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Chicago, IL


Quality Rating: 94.1 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 08, 2007

Contact Information

259 E ERIE ST
LAVIN PAVILION, SUITE 1400
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60611
Phone: (312) 695-2500

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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. BRIAN CHUNG M.D., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Chicago, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 99 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 66 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 109.3
Days Supply 3,273
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims83.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills133.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,851
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,581.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.09

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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 311
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,378
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $241.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.74

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 379
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,120
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $60.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.13

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

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. BRIAN CHUNG M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Chicago, IL.

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 **Pain Medicine** 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.