DR. AVIVA ZOHAR MD
Prescription History 1710109608
Family Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Narberth, PA

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2007

Contact Information

822 MONTGOMERY AVE
SUITE 314
NARBERTH, PA
ZIP 19072
Phone: (610) 455-4254
Fax: (610) 455-4254

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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. AVIVA ZOHAR MD, an active Addiction Medicine specialist practicing in Narberth, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 181 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Escitalopram Oxalate, which accounts for 28 claims alone.


Buprenorphine-Naloxone

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 467
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,806
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 80.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $355.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$162.57

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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 877
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,953
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $844.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.39

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 885
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,902
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $297.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.07

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 anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,359
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $162.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.17

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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er

Generic Formulation: Desvenlafaxine SuccinateSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 940
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,014
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $843.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$82.31

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 cyclohexanol and phenol derivative and metabolite of venlafaxine that functions as a SEROTONIN AND NORADRENALINE REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SNRI) and is used as an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT.

Therapeutic Applications

Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. It may improve your mood, feelings of well-being, and energy level. Desvenlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,177
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills112.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,228
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $465.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.79

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims97.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills141.8
Peer Average Days Supply4,057
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 88.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $79.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.72

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.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills137.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,898
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $141.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.96

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

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,870
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $99.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.62

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 depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Zubsolv

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone HclSpecialty: Family Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.2
Peer Average Days Supply448
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,718.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$209.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$434.50

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the effect of opioids and can cause severe opioid withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have other forms of naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

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. AVIVA ZOHAR MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Narberth, PA.

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 **Addiction 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.