DUSTIN ANDREW ARMSTRONG MD
Prescription History 1790841849
Hospitalist in Salt Lake City, UT

NPI Status: Active since December 30, 2006

Contact Information

8TH AVENUE AND C STREET
LDSH HOSPITAL/HOSPITALIST DEPT
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ZIP 84143
Phone: (801) 507-4384
Fax: (801) 507-4398

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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 DUSTIN ANDREW ARMSTRONG MD, an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 66 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Eliquis, which accounts for 27 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Eliquis

Generic Formulation: ApixabanSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 29.5
Days Supply 843
UT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills107.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,091
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 UT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $17,392.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$644.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$880.61

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

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.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 19.5
Days Supply 585
UT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills238.5
Peer Average Days Supply7,090
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 87.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside UT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $395.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.62

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 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
UT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills126.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,759
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside UT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $96.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.57

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

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).

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Hospitalist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.9
Days Supply 105
UT State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.6
Peer Average Days Supply378
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside UT. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $42.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.06

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 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.

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 DUSTIN ANDREW ARMSTRONG MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Salt Lake City, UT.

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 **Hospitalist** 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.