DR. DARREN CHRISTIAN HILL MD
Prescription History 1801258017
Ophthalmology in Minot, ND


Quality Rating: 83.79 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since March 26, 2016

Contact Information

2815 16TH ST SW
MINOT, ND
ZIP 58701
Phone: (701) 857-3500
Fax: (701) 857-5792

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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. DARREN CHRISTIAN HILL MD, an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Minot, ND. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,157 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 396 claims alone.


Atropine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Atropine SulfateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.2
Days Supply 455
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.4
Peer Average Days Supply425
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $546.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$62.82

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 alkaloid, originally from Atropa belladonna, but found in other plants, mainly SOLANACEAE. Hyoscyamine is the 3(S)-endo isomer of atropine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Atropine works by widening (dilating) the pupil of the eye.

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 108
30-Day Fills 189.4
Days Supply 5,638
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,617
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 217.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,350.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.18

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.

Clinical Summary

A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Difluprednate

Generic Formulation: DifluprednateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 156
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.3
Peer Average Days Supply605
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,735.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$157.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$138.92

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

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat swelling and pain after eye surgery. It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 81.3
Days Supply 2,431
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,544
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 51.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,319.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.32

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

Therapeutic Applications

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 179
30-Day Fills 313.1
Days Supply 9,356
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills93.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,791
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 265.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,507.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.18

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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Generic Formulation: Ketorolac TromethamineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 14.2
Days Supply 374
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,899
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $138.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.36

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 pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 396
30-Day Fills 590.9
Days Supply 15,553
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims108.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills165.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,549
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 266.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,647.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.28

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

Clinical Summary

A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 15.6
Days Supply 370
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills54.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,500
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,190.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$322.37

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$390.88

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

Clinical Summary

A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Ofloxacin

Generic Formulation: OfloxacinSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 89
30-Day Fills 90.3
Days Supply 1,796
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills82.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,508
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,281.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.11

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 fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin 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.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 168
30-Day Fills 221.8
Days Supply 6,092
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills102.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,705
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 127.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $10,816.59 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.66

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

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 105
30-Day Fills 171.8
Days Supply 4,862
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims61.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,355
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 72.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,172.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.43

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

Clinical Summary

A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Valacyclovir

Generic Formulation: Valacyclovir HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,154
ND State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.1
Peer Average Days Supply560
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ND. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,426.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$75.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.54

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.

Clinical Summary

A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.

Therapeutic Applications

Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.

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. DARREN CHRISTIAN HILL MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Minot, ND.

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 **Ophthalmology** 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.