AJIRIOGHENE IGBIDE M.D
Prescription History 1659610871
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Washington, DC

NPI Status: Active since February 07, 2013

Contact Information

1100 ALABAMA AVE SE
RM 238.02
WASHINGTON, DC
ZIP 20032
Phone: (202) 579-6117

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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 AJIRIOGHENE IGBIDE M.D, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Washington, DC. Our medical registry currently tracks 46 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,185 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 292 claims alone.


Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 106
30-Day Fills 124.0
Days Supply 3,628
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.0
Peer Average Days Supply871
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 278.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,391.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.44

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 triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 64.3
Days Supply 1,893
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.6
Peer Average Days Supply900
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 122.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $905.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.62

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.

Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 97
30-Day Fills 162.4
Days Supply 4,872
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,494
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 155.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,714.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$69.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$141.59

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.

Clinical Summary

A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Benztropine Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Benztropine MesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 100
30-Day Fills 116.7
Days Supply 3,478
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,623
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 104.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,156.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.63

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 centrally active muscarinic antagonist that has been used in the symptomatic treatment of PARKINSON DISEASE. Benztropine also inhibits the uptake of dopamine.

Therapeutic Applications

Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Benztropine belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. Benztropine should not be used by children younger than 3 years.

Bupropion Hcl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.0
Peer Average Days Supply702
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 88.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $319.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.72

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Bupropion Hcl Sr

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 54.1
Days Supply 1,493
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,021
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 109.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $830.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.58

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 187
30-Day Fills 315.0
Days Supply 9,450
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,696
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 523.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,154.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.22

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,530
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,353
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $498.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.38

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 anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Carbamazepine

Generic Formulation: CarbamazepineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.8
Peer Average Days Supply692
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $909.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$75.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$57.27

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 dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,212
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $46.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.13

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 furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.

Therapeutic Applications

Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 182
30-Day Fills 203.2
Days Supply 6,009
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,236
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 391.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,801.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.68

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

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.0
Peer Average Days Supply674
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 200.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,511.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.34

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 treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 119
30-Day Fills 146.8
Days Supply 4,368
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,385
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 183.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,582.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.87

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 fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Divalproex Sodium Er

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.4
Days Supply 674
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.4
Peer Average Days Supply888
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $505.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$85.54

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 fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Formulation: Donepezil HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 45.1
Days Supply 1,340
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,049
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $306.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.66

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

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Doxepin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Doxepin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 770
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.2
Peer Average Days Supply732
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $472.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.22

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression and anxiety. 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) in the brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 106
30-Day Fills 160.0
Days Supply 4,718
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,547
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 265.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,352.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.18

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.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 2,400
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,705
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 31.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $738.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.98

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 108
30-Day Fills 172.0
Days Supply 5,131
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,519
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 272.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,318.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.22

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

The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Therapeutic Applications

This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Fluphenazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluphenazine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.2
Days Supply 1,116
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.3
Peer Average Days Supply511
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 164.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,048.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$109.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$221.37

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 phenothiazine used in the treatment of PSYCHOSES. Its properties and uses are generally similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat symptoms of a certain type of mental/mood condition (schizophrenia). Fluphenazine belongs to a class of medications called phenothiazines and is also referred to as a neuroleptic. It works by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Some of the benefits of continued use of this medication include reduced episodes of hallucinations, delusions, or bizarre behaviors that occur in patients with schizophrenia. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Also, it should not be used to manage behavioral problems in patients with mental retardation.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 81.0
Days Supply 2,430
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,095
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $874.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.97

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.

Haloperidol

Generic Formulation: HaloperidolSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 799
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,097
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $730.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.04

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 phenyl-piperidinyl-butyrophenone that is used primarily to treat SCHIZOPHRENIA and other PSYCHOSES. It is also used in schizoaffective disorder, DELUSIONAL DISORDERS, ballism, and TOURETTE SYNDROME (a drug of choice) and occasionally as adjunctive therapy in INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY and the chorea of HUNTINGTON DISEASE. It is a potent antiemetic and is used in the treatment of intractable HICCUPS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p279)

Therapeutic Applications

Haloperidol is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also help prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and outbursts of words/sounds related to Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is also used for severe behavior problems in hyperactive children when other treatments or medications have not worked. Haloperidol is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Haloperidol Decanoate

Generic Formulation: Haloperidol DecanoateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,110
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,258
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,280.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$57.54

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

Haloperidol decanoate is used for long-term treatment of a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). It may be used in people who have trouble remembering to take medication every day. This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can also prevent suicide in people who are likely to harm themselves. It also reduces aggression and the desire to hurt others. It can decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. Haloperidol decanoate is a long-acting form of psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Hydroxyzine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 41.3
Days Supply 1,240
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.1
Peer Average Days Supply946
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,518.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.60

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.

Invega Sustenna

Generic Formulation: Paliperidone PalmitateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 1,017
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.2
Peer Average Days Supply948
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $71,244.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,035.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,634.93

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 benzisoxazole derivative and active metabolite of RISPERIDONE that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST. It is an ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Paliperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Paliperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This long-acting form of paliperidone is used only after you have received treatment with either the monthly injectable form of this drug for at least 4 months, or the every-3-month injectable form for at least 3 months.

Latuda

Generic Formulation: Lurasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.0
Peer Average Days Supply910
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,192.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,516.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,660.53

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.

Clinical Summary

A thiazole derivative and atypical ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that functions as a DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST; SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST, serotonin 5-HT7 receptor antagonist, and antagonist of the adrenergic α2A and α2C receptors, as well as a partial SEROTONIN 5-HT1A RECEPTOR AGONIST. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression associated with bipolar disorder). Lurasidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lurasidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 53.2
Days Supply 1,575
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.2
Peer Average Days Supply770
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $361.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.70

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). 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.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 60.2
Days Supply 1,800
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,730
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,586.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$54.11

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

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Methylphenidate Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methylphenidate HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.3
Peer Average Days Supply679
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 38.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,049.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.38

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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 114
30-Day Fills 188.1
Days Supply 5,505
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,542
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 192.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,398.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.49

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. 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.

Naltrexone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Naltrexone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.2
Days Supply 364
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills19.5
Peer Average Days Supply572
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $511.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$54.79

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 prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs (opiates) from taking them again. It is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). This medication must not be used in people currently taking opiates, including methadone. Doing so can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms. Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (such as feelings of well-being, pain relief). It also decreases the desire to take opiates. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it. This medication is also used to treat alcohol abuse. It can help people drink less alcohol or stop drinking altogether. It also decreases the desire to drink alcohol when used with a treatment program that includes counseling, support, and lifestyle changes.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 104
30-Day Fills 146.9
Days Supply 4,371
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,486
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 153.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,753.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.28

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 benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Oxcarbazepine

Generic Formulation: OxcarbazepineSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,020
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 39.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $751.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$83.46

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 carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4.

Therapeutic Applications

Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).

Paroxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Paroxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.4
Days Supply 1,002
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.5
Peer Average Days Supply954
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 65.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $355.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.89

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

Paroxetine is used to treat depression, panic attacks, anxiety disorders, and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Paroxetine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). 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. Paroxetine may lessen premenstrual symptoms such as irritability, increased appetite, and depression.

Prazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Prazosin HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 81.3
Days Supply 2,424
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,040
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 103.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,582.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.17

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 selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 268
30-Day Fills 373.5
Days Supply 11,080
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,757
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 482.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,862.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.61

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.62

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 dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Quetiapine Fumarate Er

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.1
Days Supply 662
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.7
Peer Average Days Supply739
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,862.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$204.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$145.63

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 dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Rexulti

Generic Formulation: BrexpiprazoleSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.1
Peer Average Days Supply541
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $28,792.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,599.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,522.19

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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, depression). Brexpiprazole helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). In addition, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Brexpiprazole is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Risperidone

Generic Formulation: RisperidoneSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 116
30-Day Fills 160.2
Days Supply 4,766
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,426
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 197.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,145.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.71

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 selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 199
30-Day Fills 279.2
Days Supply 8,345
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,802
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 485.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,916.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.30

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

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). 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.

Topiramate

Generic Formulation: TopiramateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 43.5
Days Supply 1,302
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,099
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $381.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.44

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 sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.

Therapeutic Applications

Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 292
30-Day Fills 394.6
Days Supply 11,817
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,878
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 648.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,656.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.00

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 depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Trihexyphenidyl Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trihexyphenidyl HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.2
Days Supply 353
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.2
Peer Average Days Supply721
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $247.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.19

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

Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,576
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,284
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $795.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.78

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

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Ziprasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ziprasidone HclSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 41.4
Days Supply 1,171
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.0
Peer Average Days Supply894
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 77.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,238.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$120.13

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Psychiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 139
30-Day Fills 175.0
Days Supply 5,250
DC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,170
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 334.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,478.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.43

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

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

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 AJIRIOGHENE IGBIDE M.D provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Washington, DC.

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 **Psychiatry** 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.