DR. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D.
Prescription History 1790957504
Urology in Los Angeles, CA


Quality Rating: 0 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since April 01, 2008

Contact Information

8631 W 3RD ST
SUITE 715E
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90048
Phone: (310) 278-8330
Fax: (310) 278-7595

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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. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D., an active Urology specialist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 28 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,233 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Myrbetriq, which accounts for 384 claims alone.


Alfuzosin Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Alfuzosin HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,320
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,009
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $813.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.70

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Alfuzosin is used by 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 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 often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Alfuzosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 107
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.5
Peer Average Days Supply215
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $184.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.20

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

A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of 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.

Bethanechol Chloride

Generic Formulation: Bethanechol ChlorideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,063
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,126.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$68.84

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.

Clinical Summary

A slowly hydrolyzing muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Bethanechol is generally used to increase smooth muscle tone, as in the GI tract following abdominal surgery or in urinary retention in the absence of obstruction. It may cause hypotension, HEART RATE changes, and BRONCHIAL SPASM.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems such as the inability to urinate or empty the bladder completely due to certain causes (such as surgery, bladder muscle problems). It works by helping the bladder muscle to squeeze better, thereby improving your ability to urinate.

Bicalutamide

Generic Formulation: BicalutamideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,657
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $395.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.08

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

Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer. This medication works by blocking the action of male hormones in the prostate, slowing the growth of cancer cells. This medication should not be used in women and children.

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Generic Formulation: Cefpodoxime ProxetilSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 76
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.8
Peer Average Days Supply161
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $426.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.20

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

A prodrug of its active metabolite CEFPODOXIME.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin 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.

Cefuroxime

Generic Formulation: Cefuroxime AxetilSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 70
30-Day Fills 70.0
Days Supply 441
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.6
Peer Average Days Supply214
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 180.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,050.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.55

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 cephalosporin antibiotic.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin 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.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 166
30-Day Fills 228.0
Days Supply 4,974
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.4
Peer Average Days Supply294
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 492.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,849.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.52

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 semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 59.0
Days Supply 478
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply258
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 89.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $359.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.51

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

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.

Estradiol

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 298
30-Day Fills 678.1
Days Supply 20,262
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,679
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 803.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37,617.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$126.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$74.73

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

Clinical Summary

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Estring

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 187.4
Days Supply 5,622
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,255
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 152.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $35,140.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$557.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$559.73

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

Clinical Summary

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Finasteride

Generic Formulation: FinasterideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 45
30-Day Fills 75.0
Days Supply 2,250
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,010
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $619.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.55

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 orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery. Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination. This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate. Finasteride is not approved for prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. Talk to your doctor about the benefits and risks. Women and children should not use this medication.

Fluconazole

Generic Formulation: FluconazoleSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 147
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.1
Peer Average Days Supply354
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 50.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $161.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.76

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

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.

Fosfomycin Tromethamine

Generic Formulation: Fosfomycin TromethamineSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 50
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.8
Peer Average Days Supply387
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $970.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$80.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$241.60

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

An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fradiae.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (such as acute cystitis or lower urinary tract infections) in women. 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. Fosfomycin should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (such as kidney infections).

Gemtesa

Generic Formulation: VibegronSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 205
30-Day Fills 278.0
Days Supply 8,317
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,861
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 355.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $140,502.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$685.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$653.96

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 overactive bladder. Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be hard to control, and overactive bladder symptoms may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Vibegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder.

Imipramine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Imipramine HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.6
Peer Average Days Supply840
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $257.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.49

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 depression. It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. Imipramine can help your child control nighttime bed-wetting. Imipramine belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine) in the brain. For bed-wetting, this medication may work by blocking the effect of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the bladder.

Imvexxy

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 97.8
Days Supply 2,772
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply859
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 327.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $24,492.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$260.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$316.02

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

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

Methenamine Hippurate

Generic Formulation: Methenamine HippurateSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 78
30-Day Fills 124.0
Days Supply 3,720
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,732
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 129.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,537.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$83.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$106.87

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

Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Myrbetriq

Generic Formulation: MirabegronSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 384
30-Day Fills 574.0
Days Supply 17,220
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,333
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 652.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $269,781.09 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$702.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$683.95

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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may include frequent urination, strong sudden urges to urinate that are hard to control, or involuntary loss of urine (incontinence). Mirabegron works by relaxing a certain bladder muscle (detrusor), which helps the bladder hold more urine and lessens symptoms of overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Nitrofurantoin

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin MacrocrystalSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 82.0
Days Supply 2,150
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.3
Peer Average Days Supply941
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 182.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,957.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.11

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.

Clinical Summary

A urinary anti-infective agent effective against most gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. Although sulfonamides and antibiotics are usually the agents of choice for urinary tract infections, nitrofurantoin is widely used for prophylaxis and long-term suppression.

Therapeutic Applications

Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent certain bladder 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 170
30-Day Fills 181.7
Days Supply 1,932
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.9
Peer Average Days Supply240
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 608.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,864.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.79

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

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Oxybutynin Chloride Er

Generic Formulation: Oxybutynin ChlorideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 49
30-Day Fills 91.0
Days Supply 2,730
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,768
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 63.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,907.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.54

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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Premarin

Generic Formulation: Estrogens, ConjugatedSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 73.3
Days Supply 2,200
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,243
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 65.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $15,407.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$466.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$421.55

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

Clinical Summary

A pharmaceutical preparation containing a mixture of water-soluble, conjugated estrogens derived wholly or in part from URINE of pregnant mares or synthetically from ESTRONE and EQUILIN. It contains a sodium-salt mixture of estrone sulfate (52-62%) and equilin sulfate (22-30%) with a total of the two between 80-88%. Other concomitant conjugates include 17-alpha-dihydroequilin, 17-alpha-estradiol, and 17-beta-dihydroequilin. The potency of the preparation is expressed in terms of an equivalent quantity of sodium estrone sulfate.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone. It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. Certain estrogen products may also be used by men and women to treat cancers (certain types of prostate cancer, breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body) and by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure).

Solifenacin Succinate

Generic Formulation: Solifenacin SuccinateSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 63
30-Day Fills 137.0
Days Supply 4,110
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,464
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 133.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $12,040.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$191.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$116.08

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 quinuclidine and tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and selective M3 MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST. It is used as a UROLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of URINARY INCONTINENCE.

Therapeutic Applications

Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 52
30-Day Fills 62.0
Days Supply 771
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.8
Peer Average Days Supply371
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 108.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $375.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.87

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.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 76
30-Day Fills 136.0
Days Supply 4,060
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims80.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills186.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,536
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,788.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.90

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

Tamsulosin is used by 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 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 often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: TrimethoprimSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 787
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,218
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,259.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.70

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 pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.

Therapeutic Applications

Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat 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.

Trospium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Trospium ChlorideSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 56
30-Day Fills 91.1
Days Supply 2,732
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,905
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 107.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,551.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.75

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic.

Yuvafem

Generic Formulation: EstradiolSpecialty: Urology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 37
30-Day Fills 74.2
Days Supply 2,206
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,543
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 CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,103.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$164.96

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$174.83

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

The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment.

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. SUSAN LAUREN RUSNACK M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Los Angeles, CA.

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 **Urology** 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.