THOMAS LEE M.D.
Prescription History 1720374721
Hospitalist in Honolulu, HI


Quality Rating: 100 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2011

Contact Information

1301 PUNCHBOWL ST
HONOLULU, HI
ZIP 96813
Phone: (808) 691-1000

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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 THOMAS LEE M.D., an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 266 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 45 claims alone.


Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims133.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills358.7
Peer Average Days Supply10,736
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $119.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.73

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,350
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims194.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills537.5
Peer Average Days Supply16,102
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $575.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.14

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Brilinta

Generic Formulation: TicagrelorSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 321
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,256
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,974.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$452.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$748.36

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 adenosine triphosphate analogue and reversible P2Y12 PURINORECEPTOR antagonist that inhibits ADP-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used for the prevention of THROMBOEMBOLISM by patients with ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME or a history of MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA). It may also prevent blood clots after certain heart surgeries (such as stent placement). Ticagrelor works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 465
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills107.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,221
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.05

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.19

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.

Clinical Summary

A carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,976
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $298.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.17

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

A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills94.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,805
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,238.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$601.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,025.42

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

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.3
Days Supply 720
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,209
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.97

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.

Clinical Summary

A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,149
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,416.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$618.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,154.17

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims136.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills375.2
Peer Average Days Supply11,239
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $306.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.86

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 antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,215
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills208.5
Peer Average Days Supply6,241
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $498.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.78

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 adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
HI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,981
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside HI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $144.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.82

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

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 THOMAS LEE M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Honolulu, HI.

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 **Hospitalist** 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.