BRIAN HAMLIN
Prescription History 1891705521
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in Morgantown, WV


Quality Rating: 78.53 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since August 08, 2006

Contact Information

101 STADIUM DR
SUITE 1601B
MORGANTOWN, WV
ZIP 26506
Phone: (304) 598-4000

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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 BRIAN HAMLIN, an active Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 888 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 346 claims alone.


Cefadroxil

Generic Formulation: CefadroxilSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 296
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.8
Peer Average Days Supply493
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $415.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$37.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.71

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

Long-acting, broad-spectrum, water-soluble, CEPHALEXIN derivative.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 162
30-Day Fills 184.5
Days Supply 5,470
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills65.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,941
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 376.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,657.43 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$47.35

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 pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 127
30-Day Fills 127.5
Days Supply 538
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.7
Peer Average Days Supply343
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 323.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $401.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.21

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 117
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.2
Peer Average Days Supply176
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $45.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.87

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 antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 32.7
Days Supply 931
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,533
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $624.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.62

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 20.3
Days Supply 553
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims118.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills153.8
Peer Average Days Supply4,347
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 86.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $106.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.21

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.

Ibu

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 360
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,047
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $57.65 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.63

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 346
30-Day Fills 370.0
Days Supply 10,680
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills103.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,072
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 552.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,533.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.18

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 120
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.5
Peer Average Days Supply254
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 43.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $290.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.19

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.36

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 89
30-Day Fills 89.0
Days Supply 780
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.8
Peer Average Days Supply567
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 161.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $683.64 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.44

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 topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Naproxen

Generic Formulation: NaproxenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 570
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,127
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $125.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.93

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 anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

Therapeutic Applications

Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 352
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.8
Peer Average Days Supply926
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $137.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.57

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.13

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 semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 120
WV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,649
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $29.25 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.66

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.02

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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.

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 BRIAN HAMLIN provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Morgantown, WV.

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 **Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery** 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.