NICHOLAS MARSO OD
Prescription History 1902257413
Optometrist in Pierre, SD


Quality Rating: 68.23 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2016

Contact Information

640 E SIOUX AVE
SUITE 3
PIERRE, SD
ZIP 57501
Phone: (605) 224-6128
Fax: (605) 224-8446

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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 NICHOLAS MARSO OD, an active Optometrist specialist practicing in Pierre, SD. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 229 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 86 claims alone.


Combigan

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine Tartrate/TimololSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 31.1
Days Supply 883
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,165
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,894.83 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$313.40

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$306.52

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 pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication 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 product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Fluorometholone

Generic Formulation: FluorometholoneSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 26.7
Days Supply 621
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,281
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,542.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$86.71

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 glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 86
30-Day Fills 154.4
Days Supply 4,451
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims93.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills145.0
Peer Average Days Supply4,022
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,044.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.31

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 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.

Lumigan

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 23.7
Days Supply 704
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,397
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $7,192.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$653.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$376.56

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost 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 can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth

Generic Formulation: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/DexamethaSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.3
Days Supply 269
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply556
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 63.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $146.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.89

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 to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 270
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims96.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills119.1
Peer Average Days Supply2,973
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $601.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.08

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 to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Restasis

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 615
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,085
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $12,564.26 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$739.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$922.49

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.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 21
30-Day Fills 32.1
Days Supply 962
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,563
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,348.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$64.21

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.09

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 beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication 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. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Xiidra

Generic Formulation: LifitegrastSpecialty: Optometry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 30.0
Days Supply 900
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims18.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.7
Peer Average Days Supply739
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $19,695.08 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$895.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$903.42

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat dry eye disease.

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 NICHOLAS MARSO OD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Pierre, SD.

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.