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TEKCHAND TANWANI MD
Prescription History 1891717864
Surgery in Yakima, WA

NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006

Contact Information

1607 CREEKSIDE LOOP
SUITE 100
YAKIMA, WA
ZIP 98902
Phone: (509) 453-4614
Fax: (509) 225-2712

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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 TEKCHAND TANWANI MD, an active Surgery specialist practicing in Yakima, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 76 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 17 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 180
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,250
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 WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $370.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.44

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 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: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 51
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.4
Peer Average Days Supply296
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 32.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $66.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.43

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.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 245
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims69.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,485
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $84.70 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.75

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.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 49
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.4
Peer Average Days Supply245
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $78.68 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.31

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 competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: General Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 55
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.3
Peer Average Days Supply896
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $153.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.67

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 help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

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 TEKCHAND TANWANI MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Yakima, WA.

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 **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.