DR. LAWRENCE ANTHONY HUELS D.P.M.
Prescription History 1891978102
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Alton, IL


Quality Rating: 0 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since December 10, 2007

Contact Information

3535 COLLEGE AVE
ALTON, IL
ZIP 62002
Phone: (618) 462-2316
Fax: (618) 462-0954

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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. LAWRENCE ANTHONY HUELS D.P.M., an active Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist practicing in Alton, IL. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 257 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 69 claims alone.


Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims53.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills126.0
Peer Average Days Supply3,721
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 71.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $125.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.39

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.69

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 XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 69
30-Day Fills 69.0
Days Supply 640
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.2
Peer Average Days Supply327
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 137.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $592.62 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.47

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.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 65
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 1,983
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,155
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 80.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,027.19 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.14

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.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 334
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply485
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $514.40 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.08

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.58

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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 180
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills71.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,378
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $519.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.74

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

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 612
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims50.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,463
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $247.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.42

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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 65
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,030
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $105.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.66

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.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 217
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.5
Peer Average Days Supply515
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $58.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.91

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 drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Terbinafine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Terbinafine HclSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 35.6
Days Supply 1,068
IL State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.1
Peer Average Days Supply908
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 33.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IL. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $333.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.83

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.32

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

Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail). It works by stopping the growth of fungus. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as antifungals.

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. LAWRENCE ANTHONY HUELS D.P.M. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Alton, IL.

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 **Foot & Ankle 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.