MARIA MALONE DPM
Prescription History 1851381321
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Gainesville, GA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MARIA MALONE DPM, an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Gainesville, GA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 590 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ciclopirox, which accounts for 252 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 GA PrescribersVs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 252 | $33.90▼ below GA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 252 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 8.1 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $33.90 per fill, versus $34.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 259 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketoconazole | 82 | $35.37 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketoconazole: This medication is used to control dandruff. Show more ▾ Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 82 Medicare prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $35.37 per fill, versus $26.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 83.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,369 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 66 | $22.73▼ below GA avg | ▲ More 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 2023, this provider wrote 66 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $22.73 per fill, versus $22.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 66 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 772 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mupirocin | 56 | $10.99 | ▲ More 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 56 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $10.99 per fill, versus $10.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average GA 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,037 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 47 | $13.21▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 47 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $13.21 per fill, versus $24.58 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 48.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciclopirox | 31 | $29.91▼ below GA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about the same volume as the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $29.91 per fill, versus $34.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 966 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 20 | $41.35 | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $41.35 per fill, versus $31.76 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 237 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 | $15.46 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $15.46 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 172 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 12 | $46.79 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gentamicin Sulfate: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This drug should not be used in newborns due to an increased risk of serious side effects. A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about a third of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $46.79 per fill, versus $30.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 255 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 11 | $8.30▼ below GA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Georgia prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $8.30 per fill, versus $8.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average GA 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 GA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 63 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MARIA MALONE 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 Gainesville, GA 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 GA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
