DR. JAMES EDWARD THOMPSON M.D.
Prescription History 1871663245
Emergency Medicine in Portland, OR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. JAMES EDWARD THOMPSON M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Portland, OR. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 81 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, 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 | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other OR PrescribersVs. OR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 23 | $11.33 | ≈ 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 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 85% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $11.33 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 18 | $9.22▼ below OR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 78% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $9.22 per fill, versus $23.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 72 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 15 | $738.22▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
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. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (61). Medicare paid an average of $738.22 per fill, versus $912.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 | $4.60▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $4.60 per fill, versus $18.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 49 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 11 | $7.23▼ below OR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 17% of the volume of the typical Oregon prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $7.23 per fill, versus $21.14 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OR 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 OR average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 49 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. JAMES EDWARD THOMPSON M.D. 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Portland, OR 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 OR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
