DR. BHAVIM DESAI M.D.
Prescription History 1871886721
Family Medicine - Sleep Medicine in Austin, TX

NPI Status: Active since May 25, 2011

Contact Information

5929 BALCONES DR STE 303
AUSTIN, TX
ZIP 78731
Phone: (512) 697-9896

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Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. BHAVIM DESAI M.D., an active Sleep Medicine specialist practicing in Austin, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 16 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 465 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gabapentin, which accounts for 94 claims alone.


Clonazepam

Generic Formulation: ClonazepamSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 41.2
Days Supply 1,178
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,631
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 36.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $123.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.40

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Therapeutic Applications

Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Dextroamphetamine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine SulfateSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims14.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills15.8
Peer Average Days Supply468
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $843.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$76.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$136.03

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

Generic Formulation: Dextroamphetamine/AmphetamineSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 75
30-Day Fills 75.0
Days Supply 2,230
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,118
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 120.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,615.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.45

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This drug is also used to treat a certain sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) to help you stay awake during the day. It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Eszopiclone

Generic Formulation: EszopicloneSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 41.3
Days Supply 1,240
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.3
Peer Average Days Supply778
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $628.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.20

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.22

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A pyridine, pyrazine, and piperazine derivative that is used as a HYPNOTIC AND SEDATIVE in the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 94
30-Day Fills 162.8
Days Supply 4,824
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,701
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,232.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.12

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Horizant

Generic Formulation: Gabapentin EnacarbilSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.6
Peer Average Days Supply699
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,956.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$450.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$997.47

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat moderate to severe restless legs syndrome. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection). This condition is called postherpetic neuralgia. Gabapentin enacarbil is changed by your body to gabapentin. Gabapentin belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-seizure or anticonvulsant drugs.

Modafinil

Generic Formulation: ModafinilSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.3
Peer Average Days Supply748
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 30.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,862.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$133.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$128.37

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS.

Therapeutic Applications

Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours if you have a work schedule that keeps you from having a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder). This medication does not cure these sleep disorders and may not get rid of all your sleepiness. Modafinil does not take the place of getting enough sleep. It should not be used to treat tiredness or hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder. It is not known how modafinil works to keep you awake. It is thought to work by affecting certain substances in the brain that control the sleep/wake cycle.

Neupro

Generic Formulation: RotigotineSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 16.3
Days Supply 330
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,104
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,954.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,246.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,131.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. Rotigotine is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Pramipexole Dihydrochloride

Generic Formulation: Pramipexole Di-HclSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 654
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,488
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $127.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ropinirole HclSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,427
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,674
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $431.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.24

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Temazepam

Generic Formulation: TemazepamSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,077
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,390.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$149.42

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.36

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

A benzodiazepine that acts as a GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID modulator and anti-anxiety agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. Use of this medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less. If your insomnia continues for a longer time, talk to your doctor to see if you need other treatment.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims64.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills112.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,315
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $79.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.94

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Xyrem

Generic Formulation: Sodium OxybateSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 325
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.6
Peer Average Days Supply540
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $168,938.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15,358.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17,703.95

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

The sodium salt of 4-hydroxybutyric acid. It is used for both induction and maintenance of ANESTHESIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat narcolepsy, a condition that causes severe daytime sleepiness. Sodium oxybate can decrease daytime sleepiness and also reduce the number of sudden short attacks of weak/paralyzed muscles (known as cataplexy) that can occur in patients with narcolepsy. Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant. It is also known as gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB).

Zaleplon

Generic Formulation: ZaleplonSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.7
Peer Average Days Supply608
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $850.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.56

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster.

Zolpidem Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 71
30-Day Fills 105.0
Days Supply 3,150
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,797
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 51.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,649.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.93

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Zolpidem Tartrate Er

Generic Formulation: Zolpidem TartrateSpecialty: Sleep Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills18.3
Peer Average Days Supply543
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $378.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.70

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

An imidazopyridine derivative and short-acting GABA-A receptor agonist that is used for the treatment of INSOMNIA.

Therapeutic Applications

Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

Dataset Methodology & CMS Source Information

This analytical profile maps public infrastructure records sourced directly from official **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)** public data releases. The statistics above track documented pharmaceutical treatment trends assigned to beneficiaries specifically under federal public programs. Evaluating the prescriptive footprints of clinical practitioners like DR. BHAVIM DESAI M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Austin, TX.

Key Learning Objectives for this Profile:

  • Prescribing Frequencies: Track and evaluate the volume metrics of specific brand-name and generic medical formulas chosen by this provider over time.
  • Clinical Focus Areas: Identify how the provider distributes therapeutic selections across medical care options to gain insight into their true day-to-day **Sleep Medicine** practice concentrations.
  • Program Cost Awareness: Review the calculated total systemic drug costs and raw transactional volumes linked to these orders to better anticipate network insurance coverage structures.
  • Patient-Centered Evaluation: Cross-reference localized regional care comparisons to align practitioner habits directly with your proactive health maintenance goals.

Data Scope Exclusion & Limitations: The data elements presented above explicitly reflect prescription orders processed for Medicare beneficiaries during the year 2023. This informational profile does not aggregate prescription data for individuals utilizing private commercial health plans, state Medicaid coverage, or self-pay options. However, because medical decision-making remains highly consistent across clinical settings, this public registry provides a reliable proxy for understanding the general prescribing preferences and pharmaceutical care approach used by this provider.