DR. TENNIE L SMITH MD
Prescription History 1861854721
Hospitalist in Columbus, IN
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. TENNIE L SMITH MD, an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Columbus, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 63 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cefdinir, 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 | Claims | 30-Day Fills | Days Supply | Cost / Claim | Utilization vs IN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 21 | 21.0 | 85 | $10.95▼ below IN avg | ≈ Typical |
Utilization: claims vs the average IN prescriber Averages are among IN prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IN average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IN average for this medication. 21.0 30-Day Fills 85 Days Supply About Cefdinir: Cefdinir 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 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 third-generation oral cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used to treat bacterial infections of the respiratory tract and skin. | |||||
| EliquisApixaban | 18 | 18.0 | 260 | $290.56▼ below IN avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IN prescriber Averages are among IN prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IN average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IN average for this medication. 18.0 30-Day Fills 260 Days Supply About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. | |||||
| Prednisone | 13 | 13.0 | 91 | $3.34▼ below IN avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IN prescriber Averages are among IN prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IN average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IN average for this medication. 13.0 30-Day Fills 91 Days Supply About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. | |||||
| Furosemide | 11 | 11.0 | 303 | $2.27▼ below IN avg | ▼ Below Avg. |
Utilization: claims vs the average IN prescriber Averages are among IN prescribers of this medication. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. Cost per claim: this provider vs the IN average This provider's average cost per claim is below the IN average for this medication. 11.0 30-Day Fills 303 Days Supply About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. | |||||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. TENNIE L SMITH 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 Hospitalist prescribing approach at this Columbus, IN 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 IN prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
