DAVID HELLEWELL DPM
Prescription History 1831452002
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Huntington Beach, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DAVID HELLEWELL DPM, an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Huntington Beach, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 3 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 49 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Terbinafine Hcl, which accounts for 19 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 (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 19 | $15.24 | ≈ Typical |
About Terbinafine Hcl: Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail). Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about 79% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $15.24 per fill, versus $13.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 2023 | |||
| Clotrimazole-BetamethasoneClotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 16 | $15.33▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾ This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $15.33 per fill, versus $37.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 16.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 464 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 14 | $9.59▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $9.59 per fill, versus $10.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 150 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DAVID HELLEWELL DPM 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 Foot & Ankle Surgery prescribing approach at this Huntington Beach, CA 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 CA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
