STEFAN SLOCUM BUETOW DO
Prescription History 1689014169
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Burnsville, MN

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2013

Contact Information

14000 FAIRVIEW DR
BURNSVILLE, MN
ZIP 55337
Phone: (952) 993-8700

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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 STEFAN SLOCUM BUETOW DO, an active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Burnsville, MN. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 971 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 239 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 365
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.1
Peer Average Days Supply320
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $260.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.06

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.

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 128
30-Day Fills 198.0
Days Supply 5,667
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,122
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 326.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,456.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.61

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 1,005
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,363
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,124.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$57.33

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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 924
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.4
Peer Average Days Supply742
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $301.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.63

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dantrolene Sodium

Generic Formulation: Dantrolene SodiumSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 27.7
Days Supply 780
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.5
Peer Average Days Supply463
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,542.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$211.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$88.14

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.

Clinical Summary

Skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by interfering with excitation-contraction coupling in the muscle fiber. It is used in spasticity and other neuromuscular abnormalities. Although the mechanism of action is probably not central, dantrolene is usually grouped with the central muscle relaxants.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasms) caused by certain nerve disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. It works by relaxing the muscles. Dantrolene helps reduce muscle pain and stiffness, improves your ability to move around, and lets you do more of your daily activities. Dantrolene is also used with other treatments to prevent or treat special cases of high fever (malignant hyperthermia) related to anesthesia and surgery.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 239
30-Day Fills 370.9
Days Supply 11,115
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills129.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,709
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 206.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,359.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.73

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 575
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.9
Peer Average Days Supply735
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $379.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.73

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 710
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,391
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.91

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 75
30-Day Fills 81.7
Days Supply 1,741
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.9
Peer Average Days Supply526
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 240.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $576.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.24

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 102
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.7
Peer Average Days Supply183
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $176.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.30

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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,054
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.5
Peer Average Days Supply840
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 32.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $380.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.89

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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 233
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,087
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $63.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.38

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

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 77
30-Day Fills 120.2
Days Supply 3,604
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,289
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 148.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,585.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.93

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

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 152
30-Day Fills 177.2
Days Supply 3,807
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.0
Peer Average Days Supply986
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 375.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,758.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.68

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: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 74
30-Day Fills 74.0
Days Supply 1,518
MN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.7
Peer Average Days Supply841
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 76.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $519.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.50

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

Clinical Summary

A 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 STEFAN SLOCUM BUETOW DO provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Burnsville, MN.

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 **Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation** 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.