ROBERT A MARTIN M.D.
Prescription History 1891228821
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Springfield, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for ROBERT A MARTIN M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in Springfield, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 34 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,701 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Carbidopa-Levodopa, which accounts for 572 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 MA PrescribersVs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 572 | $39.96▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 572 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 9.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (62). Medicare paid an average of $39.96 per fill, versus $45.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 1,295.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 38,602 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ErCarbidopa/Levodopa | 154 | $44.62▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa Er: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 154 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 3.7 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $44.62 per fill, versus $78.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 344.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 10,219 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 120 | $26.17▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 120 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 4.1 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $26.17 per fill, versus $29.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 232 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,869 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl | 81 | $13.98▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 81 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $13.98 per fill, versus $16.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 175 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,220 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 72 | $11.52▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (79). Medicare paid an average of $11.52 per fill, versus $20.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 114 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,412 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AmantadineAmantadine Hcl | 63 | $83.17 | ▲ More than typical |
About Amantadine: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. Show more ▾ In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Amantadine, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $83.17 per fill, versus $68.38 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 129.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,812 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Entacapone | 52 | $275.14 | ▲ More than typical |
About Entacapone: This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Entacapone belongs to a class of drugs known as COMT inhibitors. Many people taking levodopa for Parkinson's have problems with the effects of the levodopa wearing off between scheduled doses, causing symptoms to return or worsen. Entacapone blocks a certain natural substance (COMT enzyme) that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn't wear off before the next dose. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Entacapone, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $275.14 per fill, versus $273.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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. 105.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 42 | $28.13 | ≈ Typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $28.13 per fill, versus $20.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 89.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,655 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trazodone Hcl | 36 | $11.51▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trazodone Hcl: This medication is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $11.51 per fill, versus $12.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 67 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,952 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 | $14.02▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Escitalopram Oxalate: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness. S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. In 2023, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 84% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $14.02 per fill, versus $15.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rasagiline Mesylate | 30 | $510.18 | ≈ Typical |
About Rasagiline Mesylate: Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty moving. It can also help reduce the amount of off time (periods of slow movement or stiffness). Rasagiline belongs to a class of drugs known as MAO inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of certain natural substances in the brain (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little dopamine in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Rasagiline Mesylate, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $510.18 per fill, versus $475.93 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 72 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,102 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 29 | $17.96▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Fludrocortisone Acetate: Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. Show more ▾ It is used along with other medications (such as hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. In 2023, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $17.96 per fill, versus $26.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,170 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 26 | $38.95▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $38.95 per fill, versus $42.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,552 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa | 26 | $376.47▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Carbidopa: This medication is used with a combination levodopa/carbidopa product to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Carbidopa must be taken together with a drug that contains levodopa to be effective. If used alone, carbidopa has no effect on Parkinson's symptoms. Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. An inhibitor of DOPA DECARBOXYLASE that prevents conversion of LEVODOPA to dopamine. It is used in PARKINSON DISEASE to reduce peripheral adverse effects of LEVODOPA. It has no anti-parkinson activity by itself. In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $376.47 per fill, versus $653.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,284 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AustedoDeutetrabenazine | 25 | $5,430.55▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Austedo: Deutetrabenazine is used to decrease involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat involuntary movements of the face, tongue, or other body parts (tardive dyskinesia). However, it is not a cure for the Huntington's disease or tardive dyskinesia. Reducing involuntary movements will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain that affect how your nerves and muscles work (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine). In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Austedo, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $5,430.55 per fill, versus $6,574.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 25 | $14.56▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $14.56 per fill, versus $22.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 795 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Clonazepam | 24 | $9.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clonazepam: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Clonazepam, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $9.54 per fill, versus $9.01 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 778 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Selegiline Hcl | 22 | $117.34 | ≈ Typical |
About Selegiline Hcl: This medication is used to treat movement disorders caused by Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Parkinson's disease, but it may improve shakiness (tremor), muscle stiffness, loss of normal movement as your dose of other Parkinson's medication wears off (end-of-dose failure), and sudden switching between normal movement and stiffness (on-off problems). It may improve your range of motion and ability to walk, dress, and exercise. Selegiline is usually used in combination with other medicines (such as levodopa, carbidopa). Selegiline is an enzyme blocker (MAO inhibitor) that works by slowing the breakdown of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin). A selective, irreversible inhibitor of Type B monoamine oxidase that is used for the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with PARKINSON DISEASE, and for the treatment of depressive disorders. The compound without isomeric designation is Deprenyl. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Selegiline Hcl, about 88% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $117.34 per fill, versus $110.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl ErPropranolol Hcl | 21 | $50.46▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl Er: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $50.46 per fill, versus $77.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,325 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 21 | $27.54 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (54). Medicare paid an average of $27.54 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 43 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,255 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mirtazapine | 21 | $4.87▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $4.87 per fill, versus $25.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 21 | $8.26▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $8.26 per fill, versus $42.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lacosamide | 20 | $276.98▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lacosamide: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain. An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 69% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $276.98 per fill, versus $336.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 648 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Trihexyphenidyl Hcl | 19 | $11.02▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Trihexyphenidyl Hcl: Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Show more ▾ Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Trihexyphenidyl Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $11.02 per fill, versus $17.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 780 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tetrabenazine | 18 | $544.78▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Tetrabenazine: Tetrabenazine is used to decrease the uncontrollable movements (chorea) caused by Huntington's disease. Show more ▾ However, it is not a cure for the disease. Reducing the chorea will help you take part in more of your normal daily activities. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain (monoamines such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine), which are involved with nerve and muscle function. Tetrabenazine belongs to a class of drugs called monoamine depletors. A drug formerly used as an antipsychotic and treatment of various movement disorders. Tetrabenazine blocks neurotransmitter uptake into adrenergic storage vesicles and has been used as a high affinity label for the vesicle transport system. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Tetrabenazine, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (17). Medicare paid an average of $544.78 per fill, versus $3,583.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 16 | $31.62 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 64% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $31.62 per fill, versus $24.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,380 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bupropion XlBupropion Hcl | 16 | $25.74▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Bupropion Xl: Bupropion is used to treat depression. Show more ▾ It can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. It may work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $25.74 per fill, versus $44.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RivastigmineRivastigmine Tartrate | 15 | $39.54▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $39.54 per fill, versus $99.34 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 33 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 990 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NeuproRotigotine | 15 | $1,071.82▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Neupro: Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Neupro, about 75% of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $1,071.82 per fill, versus $1,090.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbamazepine ErCarbamazepine | 15 | $153.50▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carbamazepine Er: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity. A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Carbamazepine Er, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $153.50 per fill, versus $156.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 13 | $23.47▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $23.47 per fill, versus $54.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 12 | $19.11▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $19.11 per fill, versus $21.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Modafinil | 12 | $234.22▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Modafinil: Modafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea). Show more ▾ 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. A benzhydryl acetamide compound, central nervous system stimulant, and CYP3A4 inducing agent that is used in the treatment of NARCOLEPSY and SLEEP WAKE DISORDERS. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Modafinil, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $234.22 per fill, versus $276.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RytaryCarbidopa/Levodopa | 11 | $3,077.94 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rytary: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Rytary, about a third of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $3,077.94 per fill, versus $1,372.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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. 27 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for ROBERT A MARTIN 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Springfield, 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.
