DR. BABAK TOUSI M.D.
Prescription History 1720074495
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH

NPI Status: Active since September 27, 2005

Contact Information

1730 W 25TH ST
SUITE 2A
CLEVELAND, OH
ZIP 44113
Phone: (216) 363-2319
Fax: (216) 363-2356

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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. BABAK TOUSI M.D., an active Geriatric Medicine specialist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,289 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Donepezil Hcl, which accounts for 426 claims alone.


Amantadine

Generic Formulation: Amantadine HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,060
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $896.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$73.13

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 antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake.

Therapeutic Applications

Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 39.1
Days Supply 988
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,216
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $246.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.94

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).

Carbidopa

Generic Formulation: CarbidopaSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.7
Peer Average Days Supply954
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,404.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$283.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$528.65

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 inhibitor of DOPA DECARBOXYLASE that prevents conversion of LEVODOPA to dopamine. It is used in PARKINSON DISEASE to reduce peripheral adverse effects of LEVODOPA. It has no anti-parkinson activity by itself.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used with a combination levodopa/carbidopa product to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Carbidopa must be taken together with a drug that contains levodopa to be effective. If used alone, carbidopa has no effect on Parkinson's symptoms. Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Carbidopa-Levodopa

Generic Formulation: Carbidopa/LevodopaSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,555
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills111.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,197
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $960.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.13

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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 358
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,506
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $55.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.74

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 anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 18.8
Days Supply 540
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,801
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $302.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.25

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 fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Formulation: Donepezil HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 426
30-Day Fills 690.1
Days Supply 20,494
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills98.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,790
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 565.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,793.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.45

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

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Droxidopa

Generic Formulation: DroxidopaSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.3
Peer Average Days Supply633
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,411.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$367.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,467.65

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 synthetic precursor of norepinephrine that is used in the treatment of PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS and ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Droxidopa is used to treat symptoms of low blood pressure when standing, caused by a certain medical condition (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension-NOH). This medication can lessen symptoms of low blood pressure when standing (orthostatic hypotension), such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or the feeling that you are about to black out. Droxidopa is used by people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings, water bolus). It is thought to work by making the blood vessels become more narrow, which increases blood pressure.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 840
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,849
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $310.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 79.2
Days Supply 2,360
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,915
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $550.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.17

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.

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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 423
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,431
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $62.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.81

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 benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 255
30-Day Fills 386.5
Days Supply 11,026
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,182
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 355.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,240.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.00

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

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 61.5
Days Supply 1,813
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,049
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 35.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $430.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.38

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 piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 70.0
Days Supply 2,037
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,249
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,096.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.84

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 dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Risperidone

Generic Formulation: RisperidoneSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 40.7
Days Supply 1,220
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,781
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $328.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.60

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 selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Rivastigmine

Generic Formulation: Rivastigmine TartrateSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 718
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,032
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,690.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$93.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$258.15

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 carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Rivastigmine

Generic Formulation: RivastigmineSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,078
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,032
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,937.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$212.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$258.15

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 carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 136
30-Day Fills 212.9
Days Supply 6,358
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims75.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,898
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 81.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $908.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.89

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: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 735
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,397
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $82.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.79

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

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.

Valproic Acid

Generic Formulation: Valproic AcidSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 340
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills17.2
Peer Average Days Supply429
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $248.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.10

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 fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Geriatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 1,118
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,024
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $343.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.65

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

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine 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.

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. BABAK TOUSI M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cleveland, OH.

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 **Geriatric 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.