DR. MELANIE ALTHOLTZ NATHAN MD
Prescription History 1861655821
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Danvers, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MELANIE ALTHOLTZ NATHAN MD, an active Obstetrics specialist practicing in Danvers, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 2 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 36 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Estradiol, which accounts for 23 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 MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 23 | 58.8 | 1,764 | $123.66 | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 58.8 30-Day Fills 1,764 Days Supply About Estradiol: This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). Show more ▾ It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. The 17-beta-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-beta- and 17-beta-position. Estradiol-17-beta is the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. | |||||
| VienvaLevonorgestrel/Ethin.Estradiol | 13 | 13.0 | 364 | $17.09 | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average MA prescriber Averages are among MA prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the MA average Gross Part D cost per claim; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 13.0 30-Day Fills 364 Days Supply About Vienva: This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Show more ▾ It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MELANIE ALTHOLTZ NATHAN 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 Obstetrics prescribing approach at this Danvers, MA 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 MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
