GEORGE A WILKINSON JR. MD
Prescription History 1790787406
Emergency Medicine in Murrells Inlet, SC


Quality Rating: 81.9 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 12, 2005

Contact Information

4367 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS
SUITE 140
MURRELLS INLET, SC
ZIP 29576
Phone: (843) 652-8020
Fax: (843) 652-8021

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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 GEORGE A WILKINSON JR. MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Murrells Inlet, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 567 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gentamicin Sulfate, which accounts for 104 claims alone.


Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 577
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.1
Peer Average Days Supply253
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 72.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $432.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.76

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 broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Clindamycin Phosphate

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin PhosphateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 350
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.4
Peer Average Days Supply819
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $395.28 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$55.18

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 certain type of vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis) in women who are not pregnant. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone

Generic Formulation: Clotrimazole/Betamethasone DipSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 988
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.7
Peer Average Days Supply552
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 68.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $882.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.27

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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 89
30-Day Fills 89.0
Days Supply 1,039
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.9
Peer Average Days Supply479
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 187.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,843.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.71

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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Fluconazole

Generic Formulation: FluconazoleSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 92
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.8
Peer Average Days Supply212
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $72.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.20

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

Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals.

Flucytosine

Generic Formulation: FlucytosineSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,597
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,432.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,214.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4,409.70

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 fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent.

Therapeutic Applications

Flucytosine is used to treat serious fungal infections in the body. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungal drugs. It is often used with other medications. It works by slowing the growth of certain types of fungus.

Gentamicin Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Gentamicin SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 104
30-Day Fills 104.0
Days Supply 2,270
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply576
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 258.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,550.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.19

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 complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This drug should not be used in newborns due to an increased risk of serious side effects.

Levofloxacin

Generic Formulation: LevofloxacinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 600
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.1
Peer Average Days Supply242
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 25.9% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $201.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.72

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

The L-isomer of Ofloxacin.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Linezolid

Generic Formulation: LinezolidSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 51
30-Day Fills 51.0
Days Supply 1,050
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.4
Peer Average Days Supply298
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 240.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $9,777.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$191.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$388.10

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

An oxazolidinone and acetamide derived ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENT and PROTEIN SYNTHESIS INHIBITOR that is used in the treatment of GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS of the skin and respiratory tract.

Therapeutic Applications

Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat certain serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Linezolid also belongs to a class of drugs known as MAO inhibitors. It can increase the levels of certain natural substances in the body (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin) which can increase the chance of certain side effects and food and drug interactions. See How to Use, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions sections for more details.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 36.7
Days Supply 738
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.8
Peer Average Days Supply550
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $440.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.03

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 topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Streptomycin Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Streptomycin SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills16.8
Peer Average Days Supply493
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $48,640.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,026.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$2,091.27

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 antibiotic produced by the soil actinomycete Streptomyces griseus. It acts by inhibiting the initiation and elongation processes during protein synthesis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used with other medications to treat active tuberculosis (TB) infection if you cannot take other drugs for TB or if you have a type of TB that cannot be treated with other drugs (drug-resistant TB). Streptomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing the organisms that cause the infection. This drug may also be used to treat other serious infections (such as Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC, tularemia, endocarditis, plague) along with other medications.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 269
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.4
Peer Average Days Supply320
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $185.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.66

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Terbinafine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Terbinafine HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 294
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,080
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $113.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.07

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

Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail). It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 164
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,342
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $57.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.91

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.

Clinical Summary

A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Generic Formulation: Triamcinolone AcetonideSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.5
Days Supply 674
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,107
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $299.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.25

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.

Clinical Summary

An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling.

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 GEORGE A WILKINSON JR. MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Murrells Inlet, SC.

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 **Emergency Medicine** 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.