JESSICA M SEKELSKI PA
Prescription History 1740520121
Physician Assistant in Clyde, NC

NPI Status: Active since February 22, 2013

Contact Information

107 HAYWOOD PARK DR
CLYDE, NC
ZIP 28721
Phone: (828) 237-8001
Fax: (828) 237-8002

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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 JESSICA M SEKELSKI PA, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Clyde, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 30 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 4,325 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 694 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.7
Peer Average Days Supply383
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $323.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.60

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

See also Warning section. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 95
30-Day Fills 117.1
Days Supply 3,418
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,485
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 239.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $900.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.34

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: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 109
30-Day Fills 135.0
Days Supply 3,671
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,427
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 186.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,851.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.24

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.

Belbuca

Generic Formulation: Buprenorphine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 780
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,247
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $21,604.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$830.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$773.14

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Buprenorphine 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. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Buprenorphine

Generic Formulation: BuprenorphineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 78
30-Day Fills 78.0
Days Supply 2,192
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,255
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 77.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $21,921.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$281.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$334.63

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 derivative of the opioid alkaloid THEBAINE that is a more potent and longer lasting analgesic than MORPHINE. It appears to act as a partial agonist at mu and kappa opioid receptors and as an antagonist at delta receptors. The lack of delta-agonist activity has been suggested to account for the observation that buprenorphine tolerance may not develop with chronic use.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain). Buprenorphine 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. The higher strengths of this drug (7.5, 10, 15, or 20 micrograms per hour patches) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate amounts of opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if used by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use this medication to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 82
30-Day Fills 96.0
Days Supply 2,865
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,803
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 121.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,731.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.05

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 pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Cyclobenzaprine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 232
30-Day Fills 246.5
Days Supply 6,405
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,249
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 480.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,999.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.49

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.

Desipramine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Desipramine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 40.5
Days Supply 1,215
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.1
Peer Average Days Supply676
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 150.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,484.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$66.72

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Desipramine is used to treat depression. This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of a certain natural substance (norepinephrine) in the brain. This drug is not recommended for use in children younger than 18 years due to risk of serious side effects.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 216
30-Day Fills 240.0
Days Supply 7,165
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,312
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 440.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,472.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.28

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: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,432
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills98.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,893
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $970.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.45

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: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 400
30-Day Fills 484.3
Days Supply 14,378
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.3
Peer Average Days Supply4,661
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 296.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,502.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.91

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 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 588
30-Day Fills 588.0
Days Supply 14,659
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,587
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 694.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,990.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.63

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 relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Hydromorphone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydromorphone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 570
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.0
Peer Average Days Supply296
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $313.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.69

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 opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone 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.

Hydroxyzine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 710
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.1
Peer Average Days Supply992
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $140.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.12

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

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.8
Peer Average Days Supply763
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $282.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.45

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 with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

Lidocaine

Generic Formulation: LidocaineSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 28.3
Days Supply 820
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.5
Peer Average Days Supply752
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,477.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$91.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$151.23

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.

Clinical Summary

A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites). It may also be used to help relieve nerve pain after shingles (infection with herpes zoster virus). Lidocaine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by causing a temporary loss of feeling in the area where you apply the patch.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 223
30-Day Fills 248.5
Days Supply 7,413
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,861
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 291.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,330.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.14

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methadone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methadone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.2
Days Supply 755
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,108
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $514.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.19

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 synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat addiction to opioids (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 66.0
Days Supply 1,847
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.0
Peer Average Days Supply733
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 114.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $629.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.26

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.

Morphine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 84
30-Day Fills 84.0
Days Supply 2,116
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply735
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 189.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,863.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.76

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 principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 163
30-Day Fills 163.0
Days Supply 4,679
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,688
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 181.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,274.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.37

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 principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Movantik

Generic Formulation: Naloxegol OxalateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.5
Peer Average Days Supply783
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 75.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,736.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$422.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$446.76

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 constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer. It blocks the effect of opioids on the gut without blocking the effect on pain. Naloxegol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists.

Nabumetone

Generic Formulation: NabumetoneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.3
Peer Average Days Supply937
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $781.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.36

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

A butanone non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) inhibitor that is used in the management of pain associated with OSTEOARTHRITIS and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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. See also Warning section.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 348
30-Day Fills 348.1
Days Supply 9,515
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims69.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills69.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,512
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 404.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,843.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.92

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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 694
30-Day Fills 694.0
Days Supply 17,755
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims91.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills91.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,294
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 662.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,848.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.10

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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 299
30-Day Fills 334.5
Days Supply 9,922
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,652
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 579.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,469.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.99

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

A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Relistor

Generic Formulation: Methylnaltrexone BromideSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 320
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.0
Peer Average Days Supply676
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $26,819.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,438.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,429.54

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 constipation caused by opioid medication. It blocks the effect of opioids on the gut without blocking the effect on pain. Methylnaltrexone belongs to a class of medications known as opioid antagonists.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 179
30-Day Fills 195.0
Days Supply 5,043
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,746
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 258.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,794.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.49

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

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 120
30-Day Fills 120.0
Days Supply 3,171
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,275
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 103.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,104.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.50

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

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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.

Xtampza Er

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone MyristateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 1,065
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,527
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $26,130.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$706.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$647.15

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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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. Higher doses of this drug (more than 36 milligrams per dose or 72 milligrams per day) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid medication. These doses may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

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 JESSICA M SEKELSKI PA provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Clyde, NC.

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 **Physician Assistant** 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.