DR. MARIANNA RIVAS-COPPOLA M.D
Prescription History 1831423607
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Memphis, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARIANNA RIVAS-COPPOLA M.D, an active Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology specialist practicing in Memphis, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 73 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Epidiolex, which accounts for 21 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 | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| EpidiolexCannabidiol (Cbd) | 21 | $5,369.43 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Epidiolex: This medication is used to treat seizures due to certain medical conditions (such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex - TSC). Show more ▾ It is not known how this medication works for these seizures. Cannabidiol belongs to a class of drugs known as cannabinoids. Compound isolated from Cannabis sativa extract. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Epidiolex, about 67% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $5,369.43 per fill, versus $4,501.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Zonisamide | 16 | $9.60▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Zonisamide: Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ Zonisamide is a sulfonamide anticonvulsant and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It is unknown how zonisamide works to prevent seizures. A benzisoxazole and sulfonamide derivative that acts as a CALCIUM CHANNEL blocker. It is used primarily as an adjunctive antiepileptic agent for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES, with or without secondary generalization. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Zonisamide, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (33.4). Medicare paid an average of $9.60 per fill, versus $32.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 480 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lorazepam | 13 | $1.48▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lorazepam: This medication is used to treat anxiety. Show more ▾ Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). 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. In 2024, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Lorazepam, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (47.4). Medicare paid an average of $1.48 per fill, versus $6.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Lacosamide | 12 | $66.56▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (47.7). Medicare paid an average of $66.56 per fill, versus $113.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clonazepam | 11 | $2.35▼ below TN avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 20% of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (55.2). Medicare paid an average of $2.35 per fill, versus $6.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TN prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the TN average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARIANNA RIVAS-COPPOLA M.D is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology prescribing approach at this Memphis, TN 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 among TN prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
