LAURA BRADBURY SMITH-TUCKER FNP
Prescription History 1912167347
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Brunswick, ME


Quality Rating: 98.06 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 10, 2008

Contact Information

121 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 3400
BRUNSWICK, ME
ZIP 04011
Phone: (207) 406-7300
Fax: (207) 835-4736

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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 LAURA BRADBURY SMITH-TUCKER FNP, an active Family specialist practicing in Brunswick, ME. Our medical registry currently tracks 13 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 631 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Famotidine, which accounts for 203 claims alone.


Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Formulation: Amitriptyline HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 750
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,577
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 34.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $137.17 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.05

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 mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Cholestyramine

Generic Formulation: Cholestyramine (With Sugar)Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 26
30-Day Fills 41.2
Days Supply 1,211
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims15.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.8
Peer Average Days Supply557
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,910.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$73.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$100.92

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 strongly basic anion exchange resin whose main constituent is polystyrene trimethylbenzylammonium Cl(-) anion.

Therapeutic Applications

Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat itching in people with too much bile acid caused by a certain type of liver/bile duct disease (partial biliary obstruction). This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

Colestipol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Colestipol HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 55.0
Days Supply 1,650
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,123
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,510.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$125.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$116.83

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

Highly crosslinked and insoluble basic anion exchange resin used as anticholesteremic. It may also may reduce triglyceride levels.

Therapeutic Applications

Colestipol is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood. Lowering cholesterol helps decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. In addition to a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps to lower the cholesterol levels.

Dexlansoprazole Dr

Generic Formulation: DexlansoprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims17.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.9
Peer Average Days Supply935
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,862.21 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$297.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$460.64

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

The R-isomer of lansoprazole that is used to treat severe GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE.

Therapeutic Applications

Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Dexlansoprazole is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dicyclomine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dicyclomine HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 430
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.0
Peer Average Days Supply742
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $133.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.80

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.39

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.

Esomeprazole Magnesium

Generic Formulation: Esomeprazole MagnesiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 70.7
Days Supply 2,104
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,384
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 47.4% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,000.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$214.32

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$154.85

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

The S-isomer of omeprazole.

Therapeutic Applications

Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Famotidine

Generic Formulation: FamotidineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 203
30-Day Fills 488.7
Days Supply 14,660
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.5
Peer Average Days Supply182
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 680.8% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,189.20 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.71

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.25

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.

Clinical Summary

A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.

Therapeutic Applications

Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Linzess

Generic Formulation: LinaclotideSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 68.0
Days Supply 2,040
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,182
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 36.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $37,638.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,107.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$824.09

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.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Linaclotide is used to treat certain types of bowel problems (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, chronic idiopathic constipation). It works by increasing fluid in your intestines and helping speed up movement of food through the gut. Linaclotide may improve stool texture and lessen symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain/discomfort, straining, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements.

Mesalamine

Generic Formulation: MesalamineSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 660
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills48.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,419
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 46.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,950.85 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$496.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$825.81

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 anti-inflammatory agent, structurally related to the SALICYLATES, which is active in INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. It is considered to be the active moiety of SULPHASALAZINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain bowel disease (ulcerative colitis). It helps to reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain. Mesalamine belongs to a class of drugs known as aminosalicylates. It works by decreasing swelling in the colon.

Motegrity

Generic Formulation: Prucalopride SuccinateSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 27
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 1,290
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims19.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills28.3
Peer Average Days Supply845
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 42.1% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $23,578.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$873.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$771.07

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 chronic constipation. It is used when other medications used to treat constipation (such as laxatives) have not provided relief. Prucalopride works by improving how well your stomach and intestines move food through the bowels during digestion.

Omeprazole

Generic Formulation: OmeprazoleSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 173
30-Day Fills 416.5
Days Supply 12,480
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims84.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills205.4
Peer Average Days Supply6,111
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 106.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,365.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.84

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 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS.

Therapeutic Applications

Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter omeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ondansetron HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 106
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.0
Peer Average Days Supply64
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $71.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.41

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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Pantoprazole Sodium

Generic Formulation: Pantoprazole SodiumSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 115.0
Days Supply 3,435
ME State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills134.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,969
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 25.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside ME. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,184.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$27.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.37

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.

Clinical Summary

2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER.

Therapeutic Applications

Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

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 LAURA BRADBURY SMITH-TUCKER FNP provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Brunswick, ME.

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 **Family** 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.