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DR. LOUIS CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN III MD
Prescription History 1801945936
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Baton Rouge, LA

NPI Status: Active since January 09, 2007

Contact Information

18961 SANTA MARIA DR
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70809
Phone: (225) 246-2110

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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. LOUIS CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN III MD, an active Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 56 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, which accounts for 17 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 123
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.0
Peer Average Days Supply247
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $160.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.88

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 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.

Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 51
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills43.3
Peer Average Days Supply284
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $66.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.67

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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 49
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims114.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills114.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,386
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $40.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.99

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 relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Thoracic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 78
LA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.5
Peer Average Days Supply240
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside LA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $113.29 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.83

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

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.

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. LOUIS CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN III MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Baton Rouge, LA.

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 **Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)** 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.