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DR. TANJIT TAGGAR D.M.D.
Prescription History 1902284516
Dentist - General Practice in Durham, NC

NPI Status: Active since May 14, 2015

Contact Information

230 LEIGH FARM RD
APARTMENT 109
DURHAM, NC
ZIP 27707
Phone: (908) 938-5998

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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. TANJIT TAGGAR D.M.D., an active General Practice specialist practicing in Durham, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 217 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Amoxicillin, which accounts for 121 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 121
30-Day Fills 121.0
Days Supply 837
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.1
Peer Average Days Supply261
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 227.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $363.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.45

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 broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Azithromycin

Generic Formulation: AzithromycinSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 55
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.3
Peer Average Days Supply331
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 NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $42.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.85

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 semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Generic Formulation: Chlorhexidine GluconateSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 417
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills40.1
Peer Average Days Supply744
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $130.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.25

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 along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and bleeding when you brush.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 233
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills21.7
Peer Average Days Supply159
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 57.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $316.14 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.58

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.80

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 antibacterial agent that is a semisynthetic analog of LINCOMYCIN.

Therapeutic Applications

Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Dentist
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 145
NC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills35.4
Peer Average Days Supply244
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $189.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.55

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

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. TANJIT TAGGAR D.M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Durham, NC.

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 **General Practice** 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.