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ILESHA S SHAH
Prescription History 1730749821
Anesthesiology in Saint Louis, MO

NPI Status: Active since June 19, 2019

Contact Information

1 BARNES JEW HOSP PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63110
Phone: (314) 362-5000

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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 ILESHA S SHAH, an active Anesthesiology specialist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 140 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 30 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,713
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $193.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.10

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 1,030
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,696
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $601.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.05

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 GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

Therapeutic Applications

Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 307
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,318
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 74.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $102.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.23

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

Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 446
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,392
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $559.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.02

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,449
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $526.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.56

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 41.2
Days Supply 1,165
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims115.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills176.1
Peer Average Days Supply5,091
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $945.95 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.39

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 21.7
Days Supply 628
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.8
Peer Average Days Supply706
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $325.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.75

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Nortriptyline HclSpecialty: Anesthesiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
MO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,345
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $240.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.43

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 mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) 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 ILESHA S SHAH provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Saint Louis, MO.

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 **Anesthesiology** 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.