DR. MATTHEW AARON ARMSTRONG M.D.
Prescription History 1770718421
Emergency Medicine in Nellis Afb, NV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MATTHEW AARON ARMSTRONG M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Nellis Afb, NV. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 90 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, which accounts for 34 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 NV PrescribersVs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 34 | $3.08▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $3.08 per fill, versus $41.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 95 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefdinir | 20 | $17.48▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefdinir: Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 74% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $17.48 per fill, versus $19.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 154 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 19 | $13.22▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 86% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $13.22 per fill, versus $26.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 72 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $2.91▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ 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. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $2.91 per fill, versus $5.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 89 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MATTHEW AARON ARMSTRONG 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Nellis Afb, NV 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 NV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
