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DR. LAURA ANDREA PESANTEZ PACHECO MD
Prescription History 1720439219
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 25, 2016

Contact Information

6410 FANNIN ST STE 1014
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (832) 325-7080
Fax: (713) 512-2239

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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. LAURA ANDREA PESANTEZ PACHECO MD, an active Neurology specialist practicing in Houston, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 56 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Carbidopa-Levodopa, which accounts for 39 claims alone.

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Carbidopa-Levodopa

Generic Formulation: Carbidopa/LevodopaSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 62.4
Days Supply 1,835
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims61.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills108.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,147
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,847.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.87

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.

Primidone

Generic Formulation: PrimidoneSpecialty: Neurology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 524
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,876
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $307.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.72

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 barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.

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. LAURA ANDREA PESANTEZ PACHECO MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Houston, TX.

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 **Neurology** 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.