PETER KUAN-TEH LEE M.D.
Prescription History 1891939708
Surgery in Tucson, AZ
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for PETER KUAN-TEH LEE M.D., an active Surgery specialist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 154 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metronidazole, which accounts for 54 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 AZ PrescribersVs. AZ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 54 | $2.05▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 2.7 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $2.05 per fill, versus $8.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 69 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin Sulfate | 52 | $6.39 | ▲ More than typical |
About Neomycin Sulfate: This medication is used to decrease the risk of infection after certain intestinal surgeries. Show more ▾ Neomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the intestines. Neomycin may also be used along with a special diet to treat a certain serious brain problem (hepatic encephalopathy). This condition is caused by too much of a certain natural substance (ammonia). Normally, the liver gets rid of ammonia, but liver disease can cause too much ammonia to build up in the body. This medication helps treat encephalopathy by killing certain intestinal bacteria that make ammonia. 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. Aminoglycoside antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces fradiae. It is composed of neomycins A, B, and C, and acts by inhibiting translation during protein synthesis. In 2023, this provider wrote 52 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin Sulfate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $6.39 per fill, versus $5.33 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ 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. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 62 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 37 | $4.03▼ below AZ avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $4.03 per fill, versus $28.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average AZ 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 AZ average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 11 | $150.91 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Enoxaparin Sodium: Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Show more ▾ This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner. It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other blood thinners. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Enoxaparin Sodium, about half the volume of the typical Arizona prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $150.91 per fill, versus $122.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average AZ 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 291 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for PETER KUAN-TEH LEE 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 Surgery prescribing approach at this Tucson, AZ 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 AZ prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
