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DR. VIKTOR BRIKER OD
Prescription History 1891730255
Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since June 19, 2006

Contact Information

842 RED LION RD
SUITE 18
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19115
Phone: (215) 856-9810
Fax: (215) 856-9820

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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. VIKTOR BRIKER OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 103 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Olopatadine Hcl, which accounts for 20 claims alone.

Medication Index

Bupropion Xl

Generic Formulation: Bupropion HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,953
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $193.48 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$44.39

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

Bupropion is used to treat depression. 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.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,658
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $304.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.06

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

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 21.8
Days Supply 635
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims123.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills210.1
Peer Average Days Supply5,946
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $207.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.58

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Loteprednol Etabonate

Generic Formulation: Loteprednol EtabonateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 220
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,077
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,959.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$178.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$198.51

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 androstadiene derivative corticosteroid that is used as an ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic eye conditions.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to temporarily relieve seasonal allergy symptoms of the eyes such as swelling, redness, and itching. Loteprednol belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Olopatadine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Olopatadine HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 23.4
Days Supply 621
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.8
Peer Average Days Supply913
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $500.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.02

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.37

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is an antihistamine used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies. This medication is not recommended for the treatment of eye irritation due to wearing contact lenses.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,297
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $13,950.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$697.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,073.38

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 420
PA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims92.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills185.5
Peer Average Days Supply5,393
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside PA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $124.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.27

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

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure.

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. VIKTOR BRIKER OD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Philadelphia, PA.

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 **Optometrist** 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.