MARIA SOFIA MARTINEZ CRUZ MD
Prescription History 1821602921
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MARIA SOFIA MARTINEZ CRUZ MD, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Durham, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 105 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Atorvastatin Calcium, which accounts for 20 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | 55.0 | 1,650 | $25.37 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55.0 30-Day Fills 1,650 Days Supply About Atorvastatin Calcium: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. Show more ▾ It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors. | |||||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 19 | 20.8 | 534 | $37.61 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20.8 30-Day Fills 534 Days Supply About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 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. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. | |||||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | 31.7 | 950 | $17.09 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 31.7 30-Day Fills 950 Days Supply About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. | |||||
| JardianceEmpagliflozin | 15 | 19.1 | 553 | $743.29▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 19.1 30-Day Fills 553 Days Supply About Jardiance: Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Empagliflozin is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Empagliflozin is also used to treat heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Empagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys. | |||||
| Furosemide | 13 | 21.0 | 620 | $7.39 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21.0 30-Day Fills 620 Days Supply About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ 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. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 12 | 17.1 | 415 | $43.03▼ below NC avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average This provider's average cost per claim is below the NC average for this medication. 17.1 30-Day Fills 415 Days Supply About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. A short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol. | |||||
| Nifedipine ErNifedipine | 11 | 27.0 | 810 | $68.10 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average NC prescriber Averages are among NC prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the NC average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 27.0 30-Day Fills 810 Days Supply About Nifedipine Er: This medication is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Show more ▾ It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. Nifedipine belongs to a class of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be effective. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Older adults should discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with their doctor or pharmacist, as well as other possibly safer forms of nifedipine (such as the long-acting tablets). A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for MARIA SOFIA MARTINEZ CRUZ MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Durham, NC practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
