DR. PAOLO V. VENEGONI MD
Prescription History 1790771814
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Austin, TX


Quality Rating: 75 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since September 23, 2005

Contact Information

2200 PARK BEND DR
BLDG 2 STE. 300
AUSTIN, TX
ZIP 78758
Phone: (512) 617-6000
Fax: (512) 339-7838

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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. PAOLO V. VENEGONI MD, an active Interventional Cardiology specialist practicing in Austin, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 54 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 3,811 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 422 claims alone.


Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,389
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $220.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.13

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 XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. 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.

Amiodarone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amiodarone HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,553
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $838.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.26

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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 324
30-Day Fills 798.5
Days Supply 23,896
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims131.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills323.0
Peer Average Days Supply9,636
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 147.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,321.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.22

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Atenolol

Generic Formulation: AtenololSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 64.0
Days Supply 1,920
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,588
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $253.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.61

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 cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker possessing properties and potency similar to PROPRANOLOL, but without a negative inotropic effect.

Therapeutic Applications

Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Atenolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 422
30-Day Fills 1,169.0
Days Supply 35,046
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims172.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills436.6
Peer Average Days Supply13,025
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 145.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,755.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.71

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Bisoprolol Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Bisoprolol FumarateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 58.0
Days Supply 1,740
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills74.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,219
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $720.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.16

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 cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic blocker. It is effective in the management of HYPERTENSION and ANGINA PECTORIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Candesartan Cilexetil

Generic Formulation: Candesartan CilexetilSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 72.0
Days Supply 2,160
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,686
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,972.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$165.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$124.25

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

Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication is also used to treat heart failure. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to increased risk of side effects.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 226
30-Day Fills 552.0
Days Supply 16,460
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills166.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,968
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 218.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,556.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.44

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 carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Clonidine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clonidine HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 49
30-Day Fills 106.0
Days Supply 3,180
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,744
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 58.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $629.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.57

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs (central alpha agonists) that act in the brain to lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 158
30-Day Fills 383.7
Days Supply 11,429
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills152.3
Peer Average Days Supply4,530
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 146.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,254.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.76

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 ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)

Generic Formulation: Diltiazem HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 69.0
Days Supply 2,070
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,998
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,085.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.13

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

Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease how often you may get angina attacks. Diltiazem is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels in the body and heart and lowers the heart rate. Blood can flow more easily and your heart works less hard to pump blood.

Doxazosin Mesylate

Generic Formulation: Doxazosin MesylateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,957
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $273.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.60

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 prazosin-related compound that is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocker.

Therapeutic Applications

Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Doxazosin is also used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and part of the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Doxazosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers.

Edarbi

Generic Formulation: Azilsartan MedoxomilSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 58.0
Days Supply 1,740
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.5
Peer Average Days Supply912
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 33.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,370.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$557.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$382.24

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

Azilsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Azilsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 147
30-Day Fills 255.3
Days Supply 7,460
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills120.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,403
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 93.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $141,422.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$962.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$810.39

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

Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Entresto

Generic Formulation: Sacubitril/ValsartanSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 69
30-Day Fills 127.0
Days Supply 3,795
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,387
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $88,780.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,286.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,028.86

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 is used to treat certain types of heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. This product contains 2 medications: sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril belongs to a class of drugs called neprilysin inhibitors and valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to your body.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,969
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,049.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$823.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,035.01

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

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 66
30-Day Fills 175.5
Days Supply 5,265
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.0
Peer Average Days Supply4,614
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $399.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.45

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydralazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydralazine HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 90.0
Days Supply 2,700
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,491
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $490.66 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.33

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

Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow through the body more easily.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 61
30-Day Fills 152.5
Days Supply 4,575
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills172.3
Peer Average Days Supply5,149
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $427.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.52

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 thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Icosapent Ethyl

Generic Formulation: Icosapent EthylSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,401
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,115.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$532.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$469.84

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

Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications (statins such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital. It is also used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Irbesartan

Generic Formulation: IrbesartanSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 109.0
Days Supply 3,270
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,412
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 45.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,085.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.06

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 spiro compound, biphenyl and tetrazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION, and in the treatment of kidney disease.

Therapeutic Applications

Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Er

Generic Formulation: Isosorbide MononitrateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 58
30-Day Fills 108.0
Days Supply 3,240
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills97.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,905
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 38.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $970.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.23

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

Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details.

Jardiance

Generic Formulation: EmpagliflozinSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,425
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,399
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $28,339.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$885.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,148.61

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

Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 189
30-Day Fills 515.0
Days Supply 15,447
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims111.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills280.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,354
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 70.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,402.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.92

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.

Clinical Summary

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Lisinopril/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.4
Peer Average Days Supply3,274
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $172.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.50

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.21

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your doctor may direct you to take the individual medications first, and then switch you to this combination product. Do not continue taking the individual medications (lisinopril and/or hydrochlorothiazide) after you start this medication.

Livalo

Generic Formulation: Pitavastatin CalciumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,590
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,103
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,635.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$616.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$617.79

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Pitavastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 91
30-Day Fills 255.0
Days Supply 7,650
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims106.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills268.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,004
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,313.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.24

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

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Metformin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Metformin HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills255.0
Peer Average Days Supply7,607
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $122.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.57

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 biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)

Therapeutic Applications

Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol SuccinateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 318
30-Day Fills 693.7
Days Supply 20,757
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills239.8
Peer Average Days Supply7,157
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 231.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,555.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.83

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 90
30-Day Fills 220.0
Days Supply 6,543
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills140.4
Peer Average Days Supply4,159
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 45.2% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $903.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.04

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.36

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Midodrine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Midodrine HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 29.3
Days Supply 880
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.1
Peer Average Days Supply929
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,052.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$80.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$92.37

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing. This condition is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Midodrine is used in people whose daily activities are severely affected by this condition, even after other treatments are used (such as support stockings). It is known as a sympathomimetic (alpha receptor agonist) that acts on the blood vessels to raise blood pressure.

Multaq

Generic Formulation: Dronedarone HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,557
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,913.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,810.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,122.10

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-iodinated derivative of amiodarone that is used for the treatment of ARRHYTHMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm. It helps you keep a normal heart rhythm and lowers your chance of having to go to the hospital for atrial fibrillation. Dronedarone is known as an antiarrhythmic drug. This medication should not be used if you have permanent atrial fibrillation because of the increased risk of very serious side effects. See also Warning section.

Nebivolol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Nebivolol HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 49
30-Day Fills 99.0
Days Supply 2,970
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,779
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 81.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,781.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$56.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$107.04

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 cardioselective ADRENERGIC BETA-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST (beta-blocker) that functions as a VASODILATOR through the endothelial L-arginine/ NITRIC OXIDE system. It is used to manage HYPERTENSION and chronic HEART FAILURE in elderly patients.

Therapeutic Applications

Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Nifedipine Er

Generic Formulation: NifedipineSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 50.3
Days Supply 1,510
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills83.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,492
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,862.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$103.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$57.75

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 potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets).

Nitroglycerin

Generic Formulation: NitroglycerinSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 44.1
Days Supply 701
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.3
Peer Average Days Supply879
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 37.5% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $866.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.01

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 volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.

Therapeutic Applications

Nitroglycerin ointment is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. It is also not intended to be used just before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be needed in these situations. Consult your doctor for more details.

Olmesartan Medoxomil

Generic Formulation: Olmesartan MedoxomilSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 56.0
Days Supply 1,680
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,016
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $432.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.51

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

An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 930
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims77.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills167.6
Peer Average Days Supply4,979
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $146.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.29

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

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 137
30-Day Fills 275.0
Days Supply 7,965
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,443
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 121.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,867.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.33

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

Praluent Pen

Generic Formulation: AlirocumabSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 46.8
Days Supply 1,400
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,291
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24,432.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,285.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$731.91

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

Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital. It is also used by people who have an inherited condition that causes high levels of LDL. Treatment with alirocumab, a proper diet, and cholesterol-lowering drugs can help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. Alirocumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Pravastatin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pravastatin SodiumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 42.0
Days Supply 1,260
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims57.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills150.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,487
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $295.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.02

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

An antilipemic fungal metabolite isolated from cultures of Nocardia autotrophica. It acts as a competitive inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES).

Therapeutic Applications

Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Prazosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Prazosin HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 840
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,246
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $531.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.98

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 selective adrenergic alpha-1 antagonist used in the treatment of HEART FAILURE; HYPERTENSION; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; RAYNAUD DISEASE; PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY; and URINARY RETENTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Ranolazine Er

Generic Formulation: RanolazineSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills80.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,381
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,840.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$202.88

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$161.79

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

An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina). It decreases how often you may get chest pain and may help to increase your ability to exercise. Ranolazine works differently than other drugs for angina, so it can be used with your other angina medications (including nitrates, calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, beta blockers such as metoprolol). It is thought to work by improving how well the heart uses oxygen so that it can do more work with less oxygen.

Repatha Pushtronex

Generic Formulation: EvolocumabSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 1,536
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,118
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.7% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $32,422.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$853.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$806.37

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as statin drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Repatha Sureclick

Generic Formulation: EvolocumabSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 79
30-Day Fills 120.4
Days Supply 3,500
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,493
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 132.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $69,909.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$884.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$819.48

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

Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments (such as statin drugs, ezetimibe, LDL apheresis). Evolocumab is also used by people who have heart disease to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It works by improving how well your body gets rid of LDL cholesterol. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Rosuvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 114
30-Day Fills 313.3
Days Supply 9,400
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims101.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills269.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,052
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,241.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.42

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 HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR, or statin, that reduces the plasma concentrations of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B, and TRIGLYCERIDES while increasing HDL-CHOLESTEROL levels in patients with HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA and those at risk for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Therapeutic Applications

Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps to prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Talk with your doctor for more details.

Simvastatin

Generic Formulation: SimvastatinSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 75
30-Day Fills 181.0
Days Supply 5,430
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills187.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,607
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $552.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.98

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 derivative of LOVASTATIN and potent competitive inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COA REDUCTASES), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. It may also interfere with steroid hormone production. Due to the induction of hepatic LDL RECEPTORS, it increases breakdown of LDL CHOLESTEROL.

Therapeutic Applications

Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Sotalol

Generic Formulation: Sotalol HclSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,890
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills92.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,764
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $484.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.78

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 a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is also used to treat certain fast/irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with severe symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath. Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and regularly. This medication is both a beta blocker and an anti-arrhythmic.

Spironolactone

Generic Formulation: SpironolactoneSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 62
30-Day Fills 168.0
Days Supply 5,040
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills88.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,634
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 55.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $540.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.33

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 potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)

Therapeutic Applications

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a water pill (potassium-sparing diuretic).

Torsemide

Generic Formulation: TorsemideSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 120
30-Day Fills 255.6
Days Supply 7,667
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,980
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 252.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,202.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.72

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 pyridine and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a sodium-potassium chloride symporter inhibitor (loop diuretic). It is used for the treatment of EDEMA associated with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE; CHRONIC RENAL INSUFFICIENCY; and LIVER DISEASES. It is also used for the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid

Generic Formulation: Triamterene/HydrochlorothiazidSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,170
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $232.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.37

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two water pills (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Valsartan

Generic Formulation: ValsartanSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 168
30-Day Fills 321.0
Days Supply 9,390
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,469
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 409.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,587.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.06

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 tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: Valsartan/HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 65.0
Days Supply 1,950
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,047
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $993.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.57

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Warfarin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Warfarin SodiumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,200
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,209
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $266.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.33

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

An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood.

Xarelto

Generic Formulation: RivaroxabanSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 68
30-Day Fills 138.5
Days Supply 4,155
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,343
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.8% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $77,579.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,140.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$903.37

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 morpholine and thiophene derivative that functions as a FACTOR XA INHIBITOR and is used in the treatment and prevention of DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS and PULMONARY EMBOLISM. It is also used for the prevention of STROKE and systemic embolization in patients with non-valvular ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, and for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients after an ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in high-risk patients with limited mobility during their hospital stay and after discharge. In addition, rivaroxaban is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent the blood clots from forming again. Rivaroxaban may be used in children to prevent blood clots from forming after a certain heart surgery (Fontan procedure). Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

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. PAOLO V. VENEGONI MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Austin, TX.

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 **Interventional Cardiology** 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.