1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. California
  4. Templeton
  5. Obstetrics Gynecology
  6. NPI Profile
  7. Prescriptions 1760062863

MADELEINE NICASTRO
Prescription History 1760062863
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Templeton, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 12, 2021

Contact Information

1220 LAS TABLAS RD STE 1418
TEMPLETON, CA
ZIP 93465
Phone: (805) 434-1825

Get Directions

Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MADELEINE NICASTRO, an active Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist practicing in Templeton, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 131 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ibuprofen, which accounts for 37 claims alone.

Medication Index

G
I
M
O
T
No matching medications currently found on file.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 158
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,929
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $46.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.28

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 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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 37.0
Days Supply 362
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.7
Peer Average Days Supply942
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $167.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.06

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.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 59
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.8
Peer Average Days Supply727
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $52.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.00

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.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 141
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.3
Peer Average Days Supply245
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $316.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.79

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 competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 145
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.9
Peer Average Days Supply831
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $77.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.37

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

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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 68
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.2
Peer Average Days Supply877
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $28.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.59

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 MADELEINE NICASTRO provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Templeton, CA.

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 **Obstetrics & Gynecology** 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.