MOLLIE OSTER NP
Prescription History 1801259809
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Wheat Ridge, CO

NPI Status: Active since March 29, 2016

Contact Information

3210 LUTHERAN PKWY
WHEAT RIDGE, CO
ZIP 80033
Phone: (303) 425-8000

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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 MOLLIE OSTER NP, an active Family specialist practicing in Wheat Ridge, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 467 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 109 claims alone.


Alprazolam

Generic Formulation: AlprazolamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 370
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,026
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $52.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.43

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 triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)

Therapeutic Applications

Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Fentanyl

Generic Formulation: FentanylSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,060
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.1
Peer Average Days Supply700
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 56.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,081.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$181.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$126.30

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

Clinical Summary

A potent narcotic analgesic, abuse of which leads to habituation or addiction. It is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. Fentanyl is also used as an adjunct to general anesthetics, and as an anesthetic for induction and maintenance. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1078)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Fentanyl 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. Do not use the patch form of fentanyl to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (as needed) use.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 46
30-Day Fills 66.7
Days Supply 1,956
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,349
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $610.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.79

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

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Hydromorphone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydromorphone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 339
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.0
Peer Average Days Supply596
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $508.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.35

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 opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone 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.

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 60.0
Days Supply 1,064
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.3
Peer Average Days Supply916
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 81.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $144.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.71

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 benzodiazepine used as an anti-anxiety agent with few side effects. It also has hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and considerable sedative properties and has been proposed as a preanesthetic agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). It is also used before surgeries or procedures to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness about the procedure or surgery. Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which produce a calming effect on the brain and nerves (central nervous system). It is thought to work by increasing the effect of a certain natural chemical (GABA) in the brain.

Methadone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Methadone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 269
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.3
Peer Average Days Supply618
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $328.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.04

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

Clinical Summary

A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat addiction to opioids (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids.

Morphine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 27.1
Days Supply 339
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.1
Peer Average Days Supply554
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $403.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.20

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

The principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Morphine Sulfate Er

Generic Formulation: Morphine SulfateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 73
30-Day Fills 73.0
Days Supply 2,117
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,052
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 97.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,552.53 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$35.64

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 principal alkaloid in opium and the prototype opiate analgesic and narcotic. Morphine has widespread effects in the central nervous system and on smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe pain. Morphine 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.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 218
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.8
Peer Average Days Supply243
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $339.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.85

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 competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 109
30-Day Fills 110.1
Days Supply 2,388
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills47.9
Peer Average Days Supply893
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 131.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,702.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.84

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone 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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,026
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $206.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.49

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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 386
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills44.7
Peer Average Days Supply878
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $159.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.08

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 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.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
CO State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills96.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,849
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CO. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $93.39 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.28

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

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 MOLLIE OSTER NP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Wheat Ridge, CO.

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 **Family** 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.