PAOLO GABRIEL JORGE M.D.
Prescription History 1669891727
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Fullerton, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 15, 2014

Contact Information

100 E VALENCIA MESA DR STE 310
FULLERTON, CA
ZIP 92835
Phone: (714) 446-5200

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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 PAOLO GABRIEL JORGE M.D., an active Pain Medicine specialist practicing in Fullerton, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 20 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,293 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 410 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 599
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.2
Peer Average Days Supply475
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $403.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.10

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

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,251
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,497
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 39.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $507.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.61

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 GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 97
30-Day Fills 116.0
Days Supply 3,435
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,852
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 125.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,566.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$60.11

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.

Clinical Summary

A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Diazepam

Generic Formulation: DiazepamSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 21
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.9
Peer Average Days Supply665
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$0.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.21

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 with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 615
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,502
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $500.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.99

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 145.2
Days Supply 4,357
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,218
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 97.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,670.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.41

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.

Fentanyl

Generic Formulation: FentanylSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 415
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.9
Peer Average Days Supply792
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,789.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$164.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$127.85

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 potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 410
30-Day Fills 618.7
Days Supply 18,429
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,929
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 406.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,189.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.28

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 215
30-Day Fills 215.0
Days Supply 6,112
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,693
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 172.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,409.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.00

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

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 540
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.7
Peer Average Days Supply942
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $62.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.06

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 128
30-Day Fills 164.0
Days Supply 4,905
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,024
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 166.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $452.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.44

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 640
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.8
Peer Average Days Supply727
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $217.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.07

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.

Clinical Summary

A centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 96
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.6
Peer Average Days Supply224
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $146.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.69

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,158
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $150.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.38

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.

Clinical Summary

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Nortriptyline HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 690
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,255
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $171.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.84

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, 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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 301
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.9
Peer Average Days Supply831
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $156.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.37

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 791
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,076
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $838.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.01

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.

Therapeutic Applications

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

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 77.0
Days Supply 2,308
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,429
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 78.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,514.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.56

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 gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 420
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,170
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $80.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.54

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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Pain Management
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 56.3
Days Supply 1,675
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.2
Peer Average Days Supply877
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 30.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $236.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.59

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

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like PAOLO GABRIEL JORGE M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Fullerton, CA.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Pain Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.