DR. ARNOLD N FARBSTEIN DPM
Prescription History 1912937921
Podiatrist in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 04, 2006

Contact Information

1740 W 27TH ST STE 110
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77008
Phone: (713) 862-8800

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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. ARNOLD N FARBSTEIN DPM, an active Podiatrist specialist practicing in Houston, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 12 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 467 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Clotrimazole, which accounts for 99 claims alone.


Ammonium Lactate

Generic Formulation: Ammonium LactateSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 96.1
Days Supply 2,834
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims41.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,427
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 46.3% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,243.51 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.88

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 normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 73
30-Day Fills 73.0
Days Supply 589
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.4
Peer Average Days Supply247
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 170.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $688.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.44

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.74

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.

Clinical Summary

A fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Ciclopirox

Generic Formulation: CiclopiroxSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 787
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,640
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $966.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.03

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.13

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 cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 19.0
Days Supply 187
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.7
Peer Average Days Supply288
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 38.7% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $166.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.13

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 antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It 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 overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 119
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.6
Peer Average Days Supply179
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $180.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.03

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.

Clotrimazole

Generic Formulation: ClotrimazoleSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 99
30-Day Fills 154.1
Days Supply 4,469
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.1
Peer Average Days Supply770
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 241.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,914.88 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.24

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 imidazole derivative with a broad spectrum of antimycotic activity. It inhibits biosynthesis of the sterol ergostol, an important component of fungal CELL MEMBRANES. Its action leads to increased membrane permeability and apparent disruption of enzyme systems bound to the membrane.

Therapeutic Applications

Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 54
30-Day Fills 103.5
Days Supply 2,988
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims94.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills159.7
Peer Average Days Supply4,701
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,015.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.94

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Ketoconazole

Generic Formulation: KetoconazoleSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 650
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills50.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,369
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 69.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $514.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.77

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.47

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

Broad spectrum antifungal agent used for long periods at high doses, especially in immunosuppressed patients.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to control dandruff. Use of this medication may help to relieve the flaking, scaling and itching associated with dandruff. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Ketoconazole 2% shampoo is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs.

Levofloxacin

Generic Formulation: LevofloxacinSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 153
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.8
Peer Average Days Supply245
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 51.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $168.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.18

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 L-isomer of Ofloxacin.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. 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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 36.4
Days Supply 738
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,050
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $293.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.18

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.74

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.

Clinical Summary

A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 32.0
Days Supply 286
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.4
Peer Average Days Supply411
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $127.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.17

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.

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Generic Formulation: Triamcinolone AcetonideSpecialty: Podiatry
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 62.7
Days Supply 1,772
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills42.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,030
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $394.31 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.36

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 esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin diseases. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of triamcinolone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. Triamcinolone is known as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling.

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. ARNOLD N FARBSTEIN DPM provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Houston, TX.

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 **Podiatrist** 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.