GREGORY SIMS PA
Prescription History 1669937199
Physician Assistant - Medical in Fort Collins, CO

NPI Status: Active since February 08, 2019

Contact Information

4700 LADY MOON DR
FORT COLLINS, CO
ZIP 80528
Phone: (970) 821-4500
Fax: (970) 744-5350

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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 GREGORY SIMS PA, an active Medical specialist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 845 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Pantoprazole Sodium, which accounts for 242 claims alone.


Budesonide Dr

Generic Formulation: BudesonideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 19.5
Days Supply 582
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.7
Peer Average Days Supply874
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 CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,527.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$502.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$130.40

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 glucocorticoid used in the management of ASTHMA, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic RHINITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Budesonide is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works directly in the lungs to make breathing easier by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed.

Cholestyramine

Generic Formulation: Cholestyramine (With Sugar)Specialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 960
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.0
Peer Average Days Supply663
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,618.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$102.84

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.

Clinical Summary

A strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion.

Therapeutic Applications

Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

Creon

Generic Formulation: Lipase/Protease/AmylaseSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 28.6
Days Supply 859
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply851
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $82,409.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3,745.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,920.02

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 contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food. It is used in conditions where the pancreas cannot make or does not release enough digestive enzymes into the small intestines to digest the food (conditions such as chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer of the pancreas, post-pancreatectomy, post-gastrointestinal bypass surgery).

Dicyclomine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dicyclomine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 720
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.0
Peer Average Days Supply729
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $205.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.14

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.

Esomeprazole Magnesium

Generic Formulation: Esomeprazole MagnesiumSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,230
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,182
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,042.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$86.93

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

The S-isomer of omeprazole.

Therapeutic Applications

Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Famotidine

Generic Formulation: FamotidineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 232
30-Day Fills 458.8
Days Supply 13,708
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims12.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills12.0
Peer Average Days Supply187
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 1,833.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,603.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.49

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 competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Therapeutic Applications

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Lactulose

Generic Formulation: LactuloseSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.1
Days Supply 437
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.9
Peer Average Days Supply497
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $617.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.07

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 synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p887)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation. It may help to increase the number of bowel movements per day and the number of days you have a bowel movement. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier that works by increasing stool water content and softening the stool. It is a man-made sugar solution.

Linzess

Generic Formulation: LinaclotideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 57.0
Days Supply 1,710
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,111
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $26,403.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$851.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$740.42

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. Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements.

Mesalamine

Generic Formulation: MesalamineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 1,985
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,085
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $28,088.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$936.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$801.40

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 anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

Mesalamine Er

Generic Formulation: MesalamineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,020
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.2
Peer Average Days Supply866
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,298.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$387.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$618.94

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 anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 148
30-Day Fills 338.2
Days Supply 10,104
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills170.6
Peer Average Days Supply5,079
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 108.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,539.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.29

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 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 242
30-Day Fills 510.7
Days Supply 15,306
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills104.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,089
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 404.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,138.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.99

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Trulance

Generic Formulation: PlecanatideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.4
Peer Average Days Supply859
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,821.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$985.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$577.95

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.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Plecanatide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (chronic idiopathic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Plecanatide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as straining and feelings of incomplete bowel movements.

Ursodiol

Generic Formulation: UrsodiolSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 1,500
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,341
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,271.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$194.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$275.65

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 penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis). Ursodiol is a bile acid.

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 GREGORY SIMS PA provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Fort Collins, CO.

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 **Medical** 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.