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DR. MICHAEL JAMES GIESY DMD
Prescription History 1740280528
Dentist - General Practice in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since July 22, 2005

Contact Information

6004 WESTGATE BLVD
STE 210
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98406
Phone: (253) 752-6630
Fax: (253) 752-1173

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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. MICHAEL JAMES GIESY DMD, an active General Practice specialist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 127 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Penicillin V Potassium, which accounts for 37 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 58
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.5
Peer Average Days Supply223
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $35.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.48

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Generic Formulation: Chlorhexidine GluconateSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 22.1
Days Supply 632
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.2
Peer Average Days Supply700
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $81.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.64

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 along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 96
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.5
Peer Average Days Supply137
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $119.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.50

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 antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 16
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.6
Peer Average Days Supply850
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$0.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.61

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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 57
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.1
Peer Average Days Supply920
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $94.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.32

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Penicillin V Potassium

Generic Formulation: Penicillin V PotassiumSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 248
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.2
Peer Average Days Supply304
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $266.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.83

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 broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

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. MICHAEL JAMES GIESY DMD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Tacoma, WA.

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 **General Practice** 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.