JAMES EDWARD KUNEMAN OD
Prescription History 1699769521
Optometrist in Oak Ridge, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAMES EDWARD KUNEMAN OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 60 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, which accounts for 23 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 | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 23 | $13.51▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $13.51 per fill, versus $14.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Latanoprost | 15 | $15.86▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 12% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $15.86 per fill, versus $20.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,195 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 11 | $12.78▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 19% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $12.78 per fill, versus $20.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 57 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 11 | $37.04▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 11% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (104). Medicare paid an average of $37.04 per fill, versus $52.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 11.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 318 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JAMES EDWARD KUNEMAN OD 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 Optometrist prescribing approach at this Oak Ridge, TN 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 TN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
