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NICOLE DAWN POGUE O.D.
Prescription History 1710241864
Optometrist in Roxbury, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 03, 2012

Contact Information

45 DIMOCK ST
ROXBURY, MA
ZIP 02119
Phone: (617) 442-8800
Fax: (617) 541-8472

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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 NICOLE DAWN POGUE O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Roxbury, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 354 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 123 claims alone.

Medication Index

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 87.0
Days Supply 2,591
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims84.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills158.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,609
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,648.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.72

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 45.8
Days Supply 1,373
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,003
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,068.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$424.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$296.64

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Combigan

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 27.2
Days Supply 770
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,965
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,810.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$371.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$432.63

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.

Clinical Summary

A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills123.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,663
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $904.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.35

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

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 118.3
Days Supply 3,550
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills216.3
Peer Average Days Supply6,469
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 50.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,221.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.32

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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 123
30-Day Fills 308.3
Days Supply 9,237
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims181.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills350.7
Peer Average Days Supply10,119
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,352.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.08

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). 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.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 97.3
Days Supply 2,874
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims68.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills126.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,654
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $27,128.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$602.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$511.99

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 98.3
Days Supply 2,948
MA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.4
Peer Average Days Supply855
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 117.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,105.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$481.44

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 beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

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 NICOLE DAWN POGUE O.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Roxbury, MA.

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 **Optometrist** 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.