JOSHUA N. BABAD M.D.
Prescription History 1902801939
Ophthalmology in Santa Cruz, CA

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2005

Contact Information

515 SOQUEL AVE
SANTA CRUZ, CA
ZIP 95062
Phone: (831) 426-2550
Fax: (831) 426-5143

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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 JOSHUA N. BABAD M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 776 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 366 claims alone.


Azopt

Generic Formulation: BrinzolamideSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills58.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,734
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.9% 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 $5,065.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$389.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$457.37

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

Brinzolamide 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. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 67
30-Day Fills 125.7
Days Supply 3,739
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills160.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,677
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 $2,477.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$43.38

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 107
30-Day Fills 168.6
Days Supply 4,928
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills115.2
Peer Average Days Supply3,438
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 94.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,955.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.79

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

Dorzolamide 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. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 61.3
Days Supply 1,840
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims115.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills261.2
Peer Average Days Supply7,819
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 73.0% 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 $752.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.26

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.52

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This product contains two drugs 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, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 366
30-Day Fills 642.2
Days Supply 18,238
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims159.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills301.1
Peer Average Days Supply8,658
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 130.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,804.44 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.59

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.01

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: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 26.5
Days Supply 632
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims82.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills135.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,851
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 68.3% 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 $6,720.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$258.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$432.66

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.

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.

Rhopressa

Generic Formulation: Netarsudil MesylateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 1,484
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills84.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,381
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 29.6% 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 $17,986.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$473.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$488.55

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 97
30-Day Fills 238.6
Days Supply 7,155
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills41.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,318
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 321.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,640.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$450.88

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.

Valacyclovir

Generic Formulation: Valacyclovir HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 277
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.7
Peer Average Days Supply745
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.9% 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 $406.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.83

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 prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.

Therapeutic Applications

Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.

Xiidra

Generic Formulation: LifitegrastSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 21.0
Days Supply 630
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,993
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.7% 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 $15,514.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$816.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$938.50

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 JOSHUA N. BABAD M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Santa Cruz, 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 **Ophthalmology** 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.