DR. JANEL LARSON MERIC M.D.
Prescription History 1689601973
Preventive Medicine - Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine in Sedona, AZ

NPI Status: Active since June 26, 2006

Contact Information

45 W CORTEZ DR
SEDONA, AZ
ZIP 86351
Phone: (949) 384-8008
Fax: (949) 739-3243

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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. JANEL LARSON MERIC M.D., an active Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine specialist practicing in Sedona, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 262 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Progesterone, which accounts for 53 claims alone.


Dotti

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 22.2
Days Supply 648
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.6
Peer Average Days Supply507
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,429.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$95.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$91.88

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 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Estradiol

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 21.2
Days Supply 630
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,522
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $583.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.29

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

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Estradiol (Twice Weekly)

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 98.7
Days Supply 2,918
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,042
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 163.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,562.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$111.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$124.30

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

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Levothyroxine Sodium

Generic Formulation: Levothyroxine SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 125.0
Days Supply 3,750
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims150.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills384.1
Peer Average Days Supply11,408
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $779.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.89

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.

Clinical Summary

The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.

Therapeutic Applications

Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as thyroid cancer). This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Liothyronine Sodium

Generic Formulation: Liothyronine SodiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 78.0
Days Supply 2,340
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,221
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,624.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.22

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 T3 thyroid hormone normally synthesized and secreted by the thyroid gland in much smaller quantities than thyroxine (T4). Most T3 is derived from peripheral monodeiodination of T4 at the 5' position of the outer ring of the iodothyronine nucleus. The hormone finally delivered and used by the tissues is mainly T3.

Therapeutic Applications

Liothyronine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally made by the thyroid gland. Liothyronine is a man-made form of thyroid hormone. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone helps you stay healthy. For children, having enough thyroid hormone helps them grow and learn normally. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid problems (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer). It can also be used to test for certain types of thyroid disease. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 780
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills241.4
Peer Average Days Supply7,192
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $111.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.10

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.

Clinical Summary

A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Np Thyroid

Generic Formulation: Thyroid,porkSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 73.0
Days Supply 2,190
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.5
Peer Average Days Supply668
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 107.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,969.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$67.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.28

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It is a natural product made from animal thyroid glands (usually a pig's). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation/medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity. In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical development. This medication is also used to treat other types of thyroid disorders (such as certain types of goiters, thyroid cancer) and also to test for thyroid function. This medication should not be used to treat infertility unless it is caused by low thyroid hormone levels. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist.

Progesterone

Generic Formulation: Progesterone, MicronizedSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 143.9
Days Supply 4,288
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,940
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 96.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,258.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$69.97

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 infertility in women who do not make enough of a certain natural hormone called progesterone. This hormone is needed to maintain pregnancy. This medication is also used to restore menstrual cycles in women whose cycles have stopped. Progesterone is needed to keep menstrual periods regular.

Water

Generic Formulation: Water For Irrigation,sterileSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
AZ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims12.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills12.4
Peer Average Days Supply186
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across AZ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,050.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.01

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.

Clinical Summary

Fluids composed mainly of water found within the body.

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. JANEL LARSON MERIC M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Sedona, AZ.

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 **Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental 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.