KATIE D ALDRIDGE NP
Prescription History 1750822367
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in West Lafayette, IN

NPI Status: Active since March 15, 2017

Contact Information

253 SAGAMORE PKWY W
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
ZIP 47906
Phone: (765) 448-8000

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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 KATIE D ALDRIDGE NP, an active Adult Health specialist practicing in West Lafayette, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,687 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 577 claims alone.


Baclofen

Generic Formulation: BaclofenSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 72
30-Day Fills 134.7
Days Supply 3,930
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,576
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 75.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,366.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.86

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

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: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 760
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,322
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $372.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.24

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.

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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 51
30-Day Fills 123.2
Days Supply 3,697
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,313
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,154.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$61.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.95

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: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 268
30-Day Fills 448.5
Days Supply 13,171
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims107.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills170.0
Peer Average Days Supply4,888
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 150.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,499.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.83

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 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: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 577
30-Day Fills 577.0
Days Supply 16,255
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,051
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 477.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $15,073.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.47

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.

Lidocaine

Generic Formulation: LidocaineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 362
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.2
Peer Average Days Supply789
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,404.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$160.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$149.88

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: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 45.0
Days Supply 1,340
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills102.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,027
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $71.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.58

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.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,116
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.7
Peer Average Days Supply764
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,508.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.77

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.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 162
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.9
Peer Average Days Supply249
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $215.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.86

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

A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.3
Days Supply 438
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims52.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,075
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $470.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.19

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 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: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 169
30-Day Fills 169.0
Days Supply 4,631
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,866
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 113.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,996.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.61

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.

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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 369
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.5
Peer Average Days Supply977
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $59.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.57

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 anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Pregabalin

Generic Formulation: PregabalinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 170
30-Day Fills 286.5
Days Supply 8,532
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,709
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 269.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,305.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$78.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.21

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).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tizanidine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 86.0
Days Supply 2,240
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,719
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 51.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,411.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.54

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 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: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 130
30-Day Fills 130.0
Days Supply 3,446
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,211
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 120.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,058.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.94

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.

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 KATIE D ALDRIDGE NP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within West Lafayette, IN.

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 **Adult Health** 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.