DR. ROBERT SNYDER O.D.
Prescription History 1790764066
Optometrist in Ship Bottom, NJ


Quality Rating: 7.5 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since January 13, 2006

Contact Information

1808 LONG BEACH BLVD
SHIP BOTTOM, NJ
ZIP 08008
Phone: (609) 494-6868
Fax: (609) 494-0990

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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. ROBERT SNYDER O.D., an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Ship Bottom, NJ. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 891 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 409 claims alone.


Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 55
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.3
Peer Average Days Supply268
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $54.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.73

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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 84
30-Day Fills 165.8
Days Supply 4,816
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills85.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,439
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 71.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $22,035.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$262.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$63.40

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.

Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 37.7
Days Supply 996
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,211
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,555.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$168.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$326.63

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.

Clinical Summary

A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination 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 product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Cyclosporine

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.6
Peer Average Days Supply723
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,541.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$923.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$645.79

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 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.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 59
30-Day Fills 140.2
Days Supply 4,180
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,579
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 34.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,675.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.92

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 98
30-Day Fills 190.7
Days Supply 5,692
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims77.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills158.5
Peer Average Days Supply4,739
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 27.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,137.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.66

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.

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.

Erythromycin

Generic Formulation: Erythromycin BaseSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 275
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.6
Peer Average Days Supply560
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $285.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.53

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

Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 409
30-Day Fills 1,013.9
Days Supply 30,144
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims127.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills224.7
Peer Average Days Supply6,385
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 222.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,930.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.57

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 11
30-Day Fills 30.7
Days Supply 906
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills131.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,800
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,586.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$598.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$475.35

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.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 56.0
Days Supply 1,680
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills117.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,471
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $34,352.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,561.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,136.15

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 62
30-Day Fills 116.0
Days Supply 3,436
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills131.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,836
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $605.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.02

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.

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.

Tobramycin-Dexamethasone

Generic Formulation: Tobramycin/DexamethasoneSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.1
Days Supply 248
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.2
Peer Average Days Supply633
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $403.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$77.21

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 topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Travoprost

Generic Formulation: TravoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 42.4
Days Supply 1,270
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,865
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,881.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$228.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$258.94

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

Therapeutic Applications

Travoprost 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.

Tyrvaya

Generic Formulation: Varenicline TartrateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.5
Peer Average Days Supply824
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $12,899.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$921.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$689.58

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 benzazepine derivative that functions as an ALPHA4-BETA2 NICOTINIC RECEPTOR partial agonist. It is used for SMOKING CESSATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking. To increase your chance of success, use this medication with a stop-smoking program that includes education, support, and counseling. Quitting smoking lowers your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine's effects in the brain that make you want to smoke. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor.

Xiidra

Generic Formulation: LifitegrastSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
NJ State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,883
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NJ. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,947.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$830.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,123.43

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. ROBERT SNYDER O.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Ship Bottom, NJ.

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.