DANIEL H OBLITAS M.D.
Prescription History 1891745527
Hospitalist in Los Angeles, CA


Quality Rating: 75 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since May 11, 2006

Contact Information

2131 W 3RD ST
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90057
Phone: (213) 484-7410

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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 DANIEL H OBLITAS M.D., an active Hospitalist specialist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 97 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ibuprofen, which accounts for 28 claims alone.

Medication Index


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.2
Days Supply 297
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,577
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $427.10 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.16

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 short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 130
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims28.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.4
Peer Average Days Supply294
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 57.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $155.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.52

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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 378
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.7
Peer Average Days Supply942
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $177.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.06

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.

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.

Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro

Generic Formulation: Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-CrystSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 171
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.9
Peer Average Days Supply240
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $497.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.72

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). 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. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (including kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 64
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.5
Peer Average Days Supply570
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 CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $81.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.60

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used 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. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 96
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills52.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,075
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 72.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $47.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.31

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.18

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

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 DANIEL H OBLITAS M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Los Angeles, CA.

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 **Hospitalist** 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.