DR. MARK STEVEN GOLEC DPM
Prescription History 1790720621
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Leeds, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARK STEVEN GOLEC DPM, an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Leeds, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 351 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 34 | 34.0 | 284 | $7.76▼ below MA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 34.0 30-Day Fills 284 Days Supply About Cephalexin: This medication 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 medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. | |||||
| Meloxicam | 34 | 40.5 | 975 | $3.85▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 40.5 30-Day Fills 975 Days Supply About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. 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. | |||||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 32 | 32.0 | 396 | $12.24▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 32.0 30-Day Fills 396 Days Supply About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline 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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. | |||||
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 30 | 30.0 | 668 | $10.98▼ below MA avg | ▲ Above Avg. Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 30.0 30-Day Fills 668 Days Supply 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. | |||||
| Methylprednisolone | 25 | 25.0 | 151 | $8.96▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical Top Prescribed |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 25.0 30-Day Fills 151 Days Supply About Methylprednisolone: 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. Show more ▾ 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. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. | |||||
| Allopurinol | 23 | 69.0 | 2,070 | $27.73 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 69.0 30-Day Fills 2,070 Days Supply About Allopurinol: Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems. A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms. | |||||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 22 | 22.0 | 254 | $13.86 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 22.0 30-Day Fills 254 Days Supply About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. | |||||
| Gabapentin | 21 | 49.9 | 1,496 | $19.71▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 49.9 30-Day Fills 1,496 Days Supply About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. | |||||
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 20 | 36.0 | 1,080 | $15.99▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 36.0 30-Day Fills 1,080 Days Supply About Nortriptyline Hcl: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Show more ▾ It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | |||||
| Pregabalin | 18 | 38.0 | 1,121 | $104.08 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 38.0 30-Day Fills 1,121 Days Supply About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ 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). 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. | |||||
| Clotrimazole-BetamethasoneClotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 17 | 17.5 | 450 | $25.81▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 17.5 30-Day Fills 450 Days Supply About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 17 | 21.1 | 611 | $21.05▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 21.1 30-Day Fills 611 Days Supply About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | |||||
| Pentoxifylline | 17 | 25.3 | 737 | $39.41 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 25.3 30-Day Fills 737 Days Supply About Pentoxifylline: This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease). Show more ▾ Pentoxifylline can decrease the muscle aching/pain/cramps during exercise, including walking, that occur with intermittent claudication. Pentoxifylline belongs to a class of drugs known as hemorrheologic agents. It works by helping blood flow more easily through narrowed arteries. This increases the amount of oxygen that can be delivered by the blood when the muscles need more (such as during exercise) thereby increasing walking distance and duration. A METHYLXANTHINE derivative that inhibits phosphodiesterase and affects blood rheology. It improves blood flow by increasing erythrocyte and leukocyte flexibility. It also inhibits platelet aggregation. Pentoxifylline modulates immunologic activity by stimulating cytokine production. | |||||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-HydrocortNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort | 16 | 24.3 | 603 | $58.74▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 24.3 30-Day Fills 603 Days Supply About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort: This ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear). Show more ▾ This medication contains neomycin and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains hydrocortisone, which is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing ear swelling and discomfort. This medication treats only bacterial ear infections. It will not work for other types of ear infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. | |||||
| Clindamycin Hcl | 14 | 14.0 | 130 | $7.90▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 14.0 30-Day Fills 130 Days Supply About Clindamycin Hcl: Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. An antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN. | |||||
| Colchicine | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | $13.73▼ below MA avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average This provider's average cost per claim is below the MA average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 11 Days Supply About Colchicine: This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Show more ▾ Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and involve only one or a few joints. The big toe, knee, or ankle joints are most often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever). It is thought to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial Mediterranean fever. Colchicine is not a pain medication and should not be used to relieve other causes of pain. A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (PERIODIC DISEASE). | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARK STEVEN GOLEC DPM 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 Foot & Ankle Surgery prescribing approach at this Leeds, MA 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 MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.