BASSAM N ESTFAN MD
Prescription History 1821298035
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Cleveland, OH

NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2007

Contact Information

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH
ZIP 44195
Phone: (800) 223-2273

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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 BASSAM N ESTFAN MD, an active Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 148 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ondansetron Hcl, which accounts for 55 claims alone.


Dexamethasone

Generic Formulation: DexamethasoneSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 64
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.9
Peer Average Days Supply453
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $212.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.87

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

An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid.

Therapeutic Applications

Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 680
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims95.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills173.3
Peer Average Days Supply4,928
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $42.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.57

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Lenvima

Generic Formulation: Lenvatinib MesylateSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 435
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.7
Peer Average Days Supply558
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $311,480.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19,467.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22,446.29

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 cancer. Lenvatinib belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Lidocaine-Prilocaine

Generic Formulation: Lidocaine/PrilocaineSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 482
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.7
Peer Average Days Supply524
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $329.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.91

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 topical local anesthetic preparation that is composed of a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used to provide anesthesia during minor surgery and for the treatment of PREMATURE EJACULATION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication contains 2 amide-type local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used on normal, unbroken skin or on the outer genital area to prevent pain before certain procedures such as inserting a needle, skin grafts, or skin laser surgery. It works by temporarily numbing the skin and surrounding area. Do not use this product in the ears. If this product alone cannot completely numb the area being treated, it may be used to numb the area before a lidocaine injection is given to provide enough pain relief for certain procedures (such as removal of genital warts).

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 55
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 620
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.7
Peer Average Days Supply144
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 205.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $846.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.37

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 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. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 49
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,076
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19.63 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.60

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Prochlorperazine Maleate

Generic Formulation: Prochlorperazine MaleateSpecialty: Medical Oncology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 175
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.9
Peer Average Days Supply390
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $310.57 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.20

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 phenothiazine antipsychotic used principally in the treatment of NAUSEA; VOMITING; and VERTIGO. It is more likely than CHLORPROMAZINE to cause EXTRAPYRAMIDAL DISORDERS. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p612)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment). Prochlorperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years or in children going through surgery.

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 BASSAM N ESTFAN MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Cleveland, OH.

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 **Hospice and Palliative 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.