KARI MARIE LUNDGREN PA-C
Prescription History 1669500062
Physician Assistant in Sitka, AK

NPI Status: Active since February 28, 2007

Contact Information

222 TONGASS DR
SITKA, AK
ZIP 99835
Phone: (907) 966-8465
Fax: (907) 966-8785

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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 KARI MARIE LUNDGREN PA-C, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Sitka, AK. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 220 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clonazepam, which accounts for 38 claims alone.


Citalopram Hbr

Generic Formulation: Citalopram HydrobromideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,227
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $269.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.82

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: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 853
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.2
Peer Average Days Supply929
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 26.7% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $824.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.70

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.74

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.

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.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 396
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,704
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $293.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.53

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

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: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 350
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,378
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $90.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.01

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,155
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $493.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.74

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.

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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 684
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.6
Peer Average Days Supply641
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 29.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $538.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.95

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.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 289
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.0
Peer Average Days Supply940
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $223.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.50

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.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 606
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,115
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,216.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$139.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.78

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.

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.

Perphenazine

Generic Formulation: PerphenazineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply471
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $516.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.51

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 antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROMAZINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, manic phase of bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder). This medicine helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggressive behavior and the desire to hurt yourself/others. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (such as hearing/seeing things that are not there). Perphenazine is a psychiatric medication (antipsychotic-type) that works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (such as dopamine) in the brain.

Pramipexole Dihydrochloride

Generic Formulation: Pramipexole Di-HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 378
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.6
Peer Average Days Supply950
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $113.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.19

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

Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 380
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,643
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $283.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.19

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

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.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 714
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,718
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $538.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.54

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

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.

Trintellix

Generic Formulation: Vortioxetine HydrobromideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
AK State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.1
Peer Average Days Supply956
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside AK. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,422.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$417.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$605.05

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 derivative that acts as a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, and 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Vortioxetine is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and serotonin receptor modulator. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

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 KARI MARIE LUNDGREN PA-C provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Sitka, AK.

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 **Physician Assistant** 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.