MRS. ANGELA MARIE ALLEN PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Prescription History 1821481995
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Smithfield, VA

NPI Status: Active since March 12, 2015

Contact Information

1801 S CHURCH ST STE 2
SMITHFIELD, VA
ZIP 23430
Phone: (757) 793-9483

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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 MRS. ANGELA MARIE ALLEN PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, an active Psychiatric/Mental Health specialist practicing in Smithfield, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 21 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 571 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Lamotrigine, which accounts for 76 claims alone.


Aripiprazole

Generic Formulation: AripiprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 55.1
Days Supply 1,548
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,622
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,622.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$170.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$130.93

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 piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.

Therapeutic Applications

Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 960
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills68.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,039
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $256.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.03

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 46.0
Days Supply 1,380
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims43.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,921
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,073.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$39.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.47

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 anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Caplyta

Generic Formulation: Lumateperone TosylateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 284
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.4
Peer Average Days Supply716
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,445.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,495.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,580.53

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

Lumateperone is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, episodes of depression associated with bipolar disorder). This medication helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Lumateperone belongs to a class of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Formulation: Donepezil HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,547
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $175.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.35

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.03

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

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 840
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,656
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,846.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$92.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.90

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 thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 51.0
Days Supply 1,530
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills94.0
Peer Average Days Supply2,781
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $503.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.41

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Fluoxetine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 26.0
Days Supply 748
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,101
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $132.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.99

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.

Clinical Summary

The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.

Therapeutic Applications

This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,440
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims89.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills132.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,808
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $550.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.87

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

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.

Hydroxyzine Pamoate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxyzine PamoateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 1,038
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,058
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $521.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.66

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.

Clinical Summary

A histamine H1 receptor antagonist that is effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria, dermatitis, and histamine-mediated pruritus. Unlike its major metabolite CETIRIZINE, it does cause drowsiness. It is also effective as an antiemetic, for relief of anxiety and tension, and as a sedative.

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery.

Lamotrigine

Generic Formulation: LamotrigineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 76
30-Day Fills 128.0
Days Supply 3,818
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,890
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 90.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,201.74 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.31

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 phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Lorazepam

Generic Formulation: LorazepamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.3
Days Supply 800
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,260
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 37.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $88.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.65

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.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 48.0
Days Supply 1,399
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,029
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,089.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.96

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

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,810
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $305.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.49

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.

Clinical Summary

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 618
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims44.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,484
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,877.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$239.76

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.66

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.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Propranolol HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 486
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,237
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $337.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.84

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.15

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 formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Formulation: Quetiapine FumarateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 624
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills73.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,103
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $158.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.22

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 dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 62.1
Days Supply 1,808
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills108.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,191
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $409.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.85

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 63.1
Days Supply 1,785
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,101
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,108.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.68

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.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Formulation: Venlafaxine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 63.0
Days Supply 1,842
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,814
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 38.7% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,185.18 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.64

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Ziprasidone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ziprasidone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
VA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,019
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside VA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,952.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$359.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$96.82

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). This medication can decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Ziprasidone belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances 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 MRS. ANGELA MARIE ALLEN PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Smithfield, VA.

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 **Psychiatric/Mental Health** 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.