JOSE GONZALEZ MD
Prescription History 1801875554
Emergency Medicine in Miami, FL


Quality Rating: 85.8 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since January 11, 2006

Contact Information

1321 NW 14TH ST
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33125
Phone: (305) 689-5464
Fax: (305) 689-3994

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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 JOSE GONZALEZ MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Miami, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 11 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 242 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylprednisolone, which accounts for 67 claims alone.


Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 93
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.7
Peer Average Days Supply253
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $119.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.97

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.

Cefdinir

Generic Formulation: CefdinirSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 80
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.6
Peer Average Days Supply245
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $208.37 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.46

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 third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin.

Therapeutic Applications

Cefdinir 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: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 80
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.4
Peer Average Days Supply301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $100.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.60

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

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.

Dicyclomine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dicyclomine HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 71
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,257
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 59.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $59.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.89

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.

Famotidine

Generic Formulation: FamotidineSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 134
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.6
Peer Average Days Supply547
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 FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $31.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.44

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 histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Therapeutic Applications

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 67
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 343
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.4
Peer Average Days Supply319
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 52.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $789.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.78

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.25

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

Clinical Summary

A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 239
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.6
Peer Average Days Supply761
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $127.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.98

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.02

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

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

Therapeutic Applications

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

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 40
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.8
Peer Average Days Supply345
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $54.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.94

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.

Orphenadrine Citrate Er

Generic Formulation: Orphenadrine CitrateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 80
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills14.2
Peer Average Days Supply299
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.00

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 muscarinic antagonist used to treat drug-induced parkinsonism and to relieve pain from muscle spasm.

Therapeutic Applications

Orphenadrine is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment.

Sulindac

Generic Formulation: SulindacSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 253
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.1
Peer Average Days Supply898
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 108.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $165.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.38

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 sulfinylindene derivative prodrug whose sulfinyl moiety is converted in vivo to an active NSAID analgesic. Specifically, the prodrug is converted by liver enzymes to a sulfide which is excreted in the bile and then reabsorbed from the intestine. This helps to maintain constant blood levels with reduced gastrointestinal side effects.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Sulindac is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. It is also used to treat arthritis of the spine, gouty arthritis, and shoulder bursitis/tendonitis. Sulindac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 124
FL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,420
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside FL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $30.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.32

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 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.

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 JOSE GONZALEZ MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Miami, FL.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Emergency Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.