DR. KAMAL A BATNIJI M.D.
Prescription History 1699823021
Otolaryngology in Newport Beach, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KAMAL A BATNIJI M.D., an active Otolaryngology specialist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 71 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, which accounts for 16 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 CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 16 | $64.32▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil: This medication is used to treat eczema of the outer ear (also known as chronic itchy ear). Show more ▾ The main symptom is itchiness, but redness, flaking, or oozing may also occur. Fluocinolone reduces these symptoms. This medication is a low- to medium-strength corticosteroid. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $64.32 per fill, versus $72.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 473 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 15 | $6.19▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Chlorhexidine Gluconate: This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Show more ▾ Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $6.19 per fill, versus $7.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 301 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ipratropium Bromide | 15 | $40.15▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ipratropium Bromide: Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). Show more ▾ It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. For preventing symptoms of lung disease, this medication must be used regularly to be effective. Use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) for wheezing or sudden shortness of breath unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Ipratropium does not work as fast as your quick-relief inhaler, but may sometimes be used to relieve symptoms of wheezing or sudden shortness of breath if so prescribed by your doctor. A muscarinic antagonist structurally related to ATROPINE but often considered safer and more effective for inhalation use. It is used for various bronchial disorders, in rhinitis, and as an antiarrhythmic. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $40.15 per fill, versus $48.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 21.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 564 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 13 | $15.52 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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. A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $15.52 per fill, versus $13.20 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 125 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin-DexamethasoneCiprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 12 | $163.33▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone: This medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections. Show more ▾ It is used to treat middle ear infections in children with ear tubes, as well as outer ear infections (also known as swimmer's ear) in children and adults. This medication contains a combination of ciprofloxacin (a quinolone-type antibiotic) and dexamethasone (an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid). This ear drop works by stopping the growth of bacteria and reducing ear swelling and discomfort. This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $163.33 per fill, versus $170.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 267 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KAMAL A BATNIJI 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 Otolaryngology prescribing approach at this Newport Beach, CA 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 CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
