DR. JONATHAN MICHAEL CHRISTY M.D.
Prescription History 1679722821
Orthopaedic Surgery in Savannah, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JONATHAN MICHAEL CHRISTY M.D., an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Savannah, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,805 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Celecoxib, which accounts for 442 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 442 | 482.0 | 14,297 | $22.28▼ below GA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 482.0 30-Day Fills 14,297 Days Supply About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ 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. 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. | |||||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 355 | 355.0 | 2,379 | $6.74▼ below GA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 355.0 30-Day Fills 2,379 Days Supply About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. | |||||
| Amoxicillin | 245 | 245.0 | 263 | $0.89▼ below GA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 245.0 30-Day Fills 263 Days Supply About Amoxicillin: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration. | |||||
| Cefadroxil | 212 | 212.0 | 1,490 | $7.40▼ below GA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 212.0 30-Day Fills 1,490 Days Supply About Cefadroxil: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative. | |||||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 195 | 195.0 | 1,959 | $8.62▼ below GA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 195.0 30-Day Fills 1,959 Days Supply About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. | |||||
| Tramadol Hcl | 78 | 78.0 | 580 | $3.32▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 78.0 30-Day Fills 580 Days Supply About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 68 | 78.0 | 2,166 | $17.79▼ below GA avg | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 78.0 30-Day Fills 2,166 Days Supply About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | |||||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 61 | 61.0 | 424 | $9.00▼ below GA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 61.0 30-Day Fills 424 Days Supply About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. | |||||
| Methylprednisolone | 53 | 53.0 | 318 | $9.57 | ▲ Above Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 53.0 30-Day Fills 318 Days Supply About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. | |||||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 25 | 25.0 | 48 | $2.44▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 48 Days Supply About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. | |||||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 17 | 17.0 | 124 | $12.44▼ below GA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 17.0 30-Day Fills 124 Days Supply About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. | |||||
| Vitamin D2Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | 16 | 31.0 | 906 | $12.98 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.0 30-Day Fills 906 Days Supply About Vitamin D2: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus. Show more ▾ Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia). Vitamin D is made by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Sunscreen, protective clothing, limited exposure to sunlight, dark skin, and age may prevent getting enough vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D with calcium is used to treat or prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). Vitamin D is also used with other medications to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by certain disorders (such as hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia). It may be used in kidney disease to keep calcium levels normal and allow normal bone growth. Vitamin D drops (or other supplements) are given to breast-fed infants because breast milk usually has low levels of vitamin D. Derivatives of ERGOSTEROL formed by ULTRAVIOLET RAYS breaking of the C9-C10 bond. They differ from CHOLECALCIFEROL in having a double bond between C22 and C23 and a methyl group at C24. | |||||
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 14 | 14.0 | 90 | $6.06▼ below GA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 90 Days Supply About Hydromorphone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Hydromorphone 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. An opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 12 | 19.0 | 570 | $6.19 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 19.0 30-Day Fills 570 Days Supply About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. 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. | |||||
| Warfarin Sodium | 12 | 12.0 | 167 | $4.17▼ below GA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average GA prescriber Averages are among GA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the GA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the GA average for this medication. 12.0 30-Day Fills 167 Days Supply About Warfarin Sodium: This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Show more ▾ Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood. An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JONATHAN MICHAEL CHRISTY M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Savannah, GA practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among GA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.