LENORA M ASHLEY MD
Prescription History 1720165798
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Atlanta, GA

NPI Status: Active since November 01, 2006

Contact Information

7000 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD
BLDG 16 S-100
ATLANTA, GA
ZIP 30328
Phone: (770) 393-1880
Fax: (770) 393-1885

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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 LENORA M ASHLEY MD, an active Psychiatry specialist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 308 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Sertraline Hcl, which accounts for 42 claims alone.


Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 625
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims85.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills91.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,531
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $84.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.20

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 triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 72.0
Days Supply 2,160
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,332
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $894.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.19

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.

Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,320
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,018
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $433.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.10

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

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.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.6
Peer Average Days Supply701
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,543.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$90.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.00

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

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 1,140
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,208
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,616.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.18

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 attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 1,140
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills115.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,194
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $195.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.85

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.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills88.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,523
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $509.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.99

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

The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Therapeutic Applications

This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Fluvoxamine Maleate

Generic Formulation: Fluvoxamine MaleateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.8
Peer Average Days Supply639
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,175.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$97.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.22

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 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used in the treatment of DEPRESSION and a variety of ANXIETY DISORDERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluvoxamine is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps decrease thoughts that are unwanted or that don't go away (obsessions), and it helps to reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily living. Fluvoxamine is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 45.6
Days Supply 1,368
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims75.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills98.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,474
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,268.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$113.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.25

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 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.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 2,010
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills128.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,537
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $406.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.25

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.

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: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,380
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims77.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills130.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,633
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $558.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.35

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

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.

Vyvanse

Generic Formulation: Lisdexamfetamine DimesylateSpecialty: Psychiatry & Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,187
GA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.3
Peer Average Days Supply695
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 45.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for GA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,528.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$735.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$418.91

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 dextroamphetamine drug precursor that also functions as a CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANT and DOPAMINE UPTAKE INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and stop fidgeting. Lisdexamfetamine may also be used to treat binge eating disorder (BED). It may help to reduce the number of binge eating days. This medication is a stimulant. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication is not recommended for use for weight loss due to the risk of serious side effects.

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 LENORA M ASHLEY MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Atlanta, GA.

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 **Psychiatry** 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.