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ROLA KARAM M.D
Prescription History 1891194635
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Jackson, MS


Quality Rating: 69.83 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 18, 2014

Contact Information

2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS
ZIP 39216
Phone: (601) 984-1000

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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 ROLA KARAM M.D, an active Geriatric Medicine specialist practicing in Jackson, MS. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 187 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Donepezil Hcl, which accounts for 60 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Buspirone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Buspirone HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 480
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills77.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,156
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $133.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.79

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 anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Formulation: Donepezil HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 122.0
Days Supply 3,658
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims76.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,161
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,408.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.29

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

Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Memantine HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 118.4
Days Supply 3,528
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills98.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,502
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,533.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$58.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.42

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

Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Mirtazapine

Generic Formulation: MirtazapineSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 49.0
Days Supply 1,470
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,014
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $932.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.95

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

A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Therapeutic Applications

Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Sertraline HclSpecialty: Internal Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 50.7
Days Supply 1,520
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,172
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $181.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.98

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

Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

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 ROLA KARAM M.D provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Jackson, MS.

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 **Geriatric 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.