DR. H. RICHARD MCDONALD M.D.
Prescription History 1720056567
Specialist in San Francisco, CA


Quality Rating: 70 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since March 09, 2006

Contact Information

1445 BUSH ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94109
Phone: (415) 972-4600
Fax: (415) 975-0999

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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. H. RICHARD MCDONALD M.D., an active Specialist specialist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 396 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisolone Acetate, which accounts for 90 claims alone.


Atropine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Atropine SulfateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 67
30-Day Fills 163.6
Days Supply 4,801
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.6
Peer Average Days Supply923
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 168.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,052.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.68

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

An alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye.

Difluprednate

Generic Formulation: DifluprednateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 14.1
Days Supply 356
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,265
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,432.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$119.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$160.49

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 swelling and pain after eye surgery. It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 44.7
Days Supply 1,341
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills115.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,438
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $407.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.79

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.

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: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 29.2
Days Supply 875
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims115.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills261.2
Peer Average Days Supply7,819
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 CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $309.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.52

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: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 26.2
Days Supply 785
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims159.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills301.1
Peer Average Days Supply8,658
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 93.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $386.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.01

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.

Moxifloxacin

Generic Formulation: Moxifloxacin HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 47
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 601
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims99.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,614
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,136.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.22

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 fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.

Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Polymyxin B Sulf/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 76.7
Days Supply 2,203
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,687
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $491.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.97

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 bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 90
30-Day Fills 169.0
Days Supply 4,923
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims142.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills188.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,982
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,219.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$69.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.41

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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 90
30-Day Fills 218.8
Days Supply 6,524
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,318
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 291.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,168.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$450.88

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 DR. H. RICHARD MCDONALD M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within San Francisco, CA.

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 **Specialist** 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.