DR. STEPHEN PAUL CLARK O.D.
Prescription History 1720004591
Optometrist in Athens, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. STEPHEN PAUL CLARK O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Athens, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 137 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 43 | $17.64▼ 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 43 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $17.64 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. 81.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,337 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 41 | $14.42▼ below TN avg | ≈ 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 41 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $14.42 per fill, versus $14.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 543 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 19 | $22.30▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: 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). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $22.30 per fill, versus $22.34 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. 41.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,255 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 | $48.58▼ 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 16% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (104). Medicare paid an average of $48.58 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. 17.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 391 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 17 | $1,026.17▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (38). Medicare paid an average of $1,026.17 per fill, versus $1,112.69 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. STEPHEN PAUL CLARK O.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 Optometrist prescribing approach at this Athens, 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.
