STEVEN M VANHOOK MD
Prescription History 1841237450
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Nashville, TN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for STEVEN M VANHOOK MD, an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Nashville, TN. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 66 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Doxycycline Hyclate, 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 | Prescriptions (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other TN PrescribersVs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | $25.08 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (35.4). Medicare paid an average of $25.08 per fill, versus $11.43 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 824 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ampicillin Sodium | 19 | $209.50 | ≈ Typical |
About Ampicillin Sodium: Ampicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin that functions as an orally active broad-spectrum antibiotic. In 2024, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Ampicillin Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (18.6). Medicare paid an average of $209.50 per fill, versus $189.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 51 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 15 | $22.17 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $22.17 per fill, versus $7.35 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 607 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 12 | $186.77 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about a third of the volume of the typical Tennessee prescriber of this medication (32.4). Medicare paid an average of $186.77 per fill, versus $60.97 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for STEVEN M VANHOOK MD 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 Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Nashville, 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.
