DR. RICARDO J RODRIGUEZ MD
Prescription History 1679522932
Orthopaedic Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA


Quality Rating: 62.1 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 06, 2006

Contact Information

8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD
SUITE 1000
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70810
Phone: (225) 924-2424
Fax: (225) 408-7980

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. RICARDO J RODRIGUEZ MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 781 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 317 claims alone.


Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,110
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,997
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $720.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.60

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.

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.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 318
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.5
Peer Average Days Supply356
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 57.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $186.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.49

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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 74.0
Days Supply 1,550
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims120.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills177.5
Peer Average Days Supply5,199
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $245.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.96

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: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 292
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims114.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,386
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $386.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.99

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.

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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 317
30-Day Fills 372.0
Days Supply 10,700
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills116.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,421
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 328.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,167.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.80

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.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 290
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.5
Peer Average Days Supply240
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 27.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $428.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.83

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.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 645
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills196.1
Peer Average Days Supply5,820
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $184.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.99

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 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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 270
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,740
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $237.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.62

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 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: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 154
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims111.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills112.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,653
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $186.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.48

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 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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 128
30-Day Fills 128.0
Days Supply 911
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,465
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $436.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.52

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

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

Therapeutic Applications

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

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. RICARDO J RODRIGUEZ MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Baton Rouge, LA.

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 **Orthopaedic Surgery** 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.