DR. MICHAEL JOHN GORZ OD
Prescription History 1750867149
Optometrist in Algoma, WI

NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2018

Contact Information

1021 JEFFERSON ST
ALGOMA, WI
ZIP 54201
Phone: (920) 487-2020

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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 JOHN GORZ OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Algoma, WI. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 573 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 259 claims alone.


Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 71.1
Days Supply 2,133
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,894
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,896.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.90

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 45.1
Days Supply 1,350
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,859
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 WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $623.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.63

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

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 145.0
Days Supply 4,346
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills168.9
Peer Average Days Supply5,053
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,262.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.01

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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 259
30-Day Fills 634.9
Days Supply 18,658
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims138.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills266.6
Peer Average Days Supply7,688
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 87.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,579.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.82

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 33.3
Days Supply 978
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,313
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $8,621.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$538.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$444.66

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Generic Formulation: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/DexamethaSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 105
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.1
Peer Average Days Supply452
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $172.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.12

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

This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 44.5
Days Supply 1,099
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims118.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills157.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,151
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,266.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.02

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,630
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,371.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$734.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,013.47

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.

Clinical Summary

A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 100
30-Day Fills 208.9
Days Supply 6,210
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims72.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills156.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,643
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 38.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,805.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.12

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.

Clinical Summary

A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Xiidra

Generic Formulation: LifitegrastSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
WI State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,062
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WI. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $12,437.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$829.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$994.01

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 dry eye disease.

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 JOHN GORZ OD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Algoma, WI.

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 **Optometrist** 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.