MICHAEL WESSON M.D.
Prescription History 1760437321
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Ridgewood, NJ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MICHAEL WESSON M.D., an active Radiation Oncology specialist practicing in Ridgewood, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 94 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Mometasone Furoate, which accounts for 78 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NJ PrescribersVs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mometasone Furoate | 78 | $27.90▼ below NJ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Mometasone Furoate: Mometasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Show more ▾ This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed. Mometasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders. In 2023, this provider wrote 78 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $27.90 per fill, versus $59.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 78 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,217 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 16 | $7.82▼ below NJ avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Silver Sulfadiazine: This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Show more ▾ Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood infection (sepsis). Silver sulfadiazine belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Silver sulfadiazine must not be used on premature babies or on newborns during the first 2 months of life because of the risk of serious side effects. Antibacterial used topically in burn therapy. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Silver Sulfadiazine, about 64% of the volume of the typical New Jersey prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $7.82 per fill, versus $16.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NJ prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NJ average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 310 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MICHAEL WESSON M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Radiation Oncology prescribing approach at this Ridgewood, NJ practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NJ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
