TUSHAR RAMAN PATEL MD
Prescription History 1922012103
Specialist in Mooresville, NC
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for TUSHAR RAMAN PATEL MD, an active Specialist specialist practicing in Mooresville, NC. Our medical registry currently tracks 27 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 6,284 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 1,595 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.
| Medication | Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other NC PrescribersVs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,595 | $22.18▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 1,595 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 10 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (152). Medicare paid an average of $22.18 per fill, versus $22.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 3,090.4 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 88,845 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 925 | $19.40▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: 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). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 925 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 13 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $19.40 per fill, versus $21.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 2,144.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 63,787 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 744 | $30.99▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 744 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 6.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (109). Medicare paid an average of $30.99 per fill, versus $48.59 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 778 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 16,533 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 686 | $11.41▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 686 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 17 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $11.41 per fill, versus $35.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 720.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,399 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 644 | $11.74 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ 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. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 644 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 24 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $11.74 per fill, versus $8.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 649.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,402 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 212 | $36.28 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: 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). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 212 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $36.28 per fill, versus $30.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 415.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 12,430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 202 | $38.44▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ 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. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 202 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $38.44 per fill, versus $44.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 467.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 13,906 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tobramycin-DexamethasoneTobramycin/Dexamethasone | 148 | $61.25▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tobramycin-Dexamethasone: This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections. Show more ▾ This medication contains two drugs. Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents 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. A topical preparation of tobramycin and dexamethasone that is used for treating or preventing superficial bacterial infections of the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 5.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (27). Medicare paid an average of $61.25 per fill, versus $76.25 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 153.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,244 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RocklatanNetarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 127 | $600.10 | ▲ More than typical |
About Rocklatan: Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent vision loss or blindness. In 2023, this provider wrote 127 Medicare prescriptions for Rocklatan, about 2.9 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $600.10 per fill, versus $484.65 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 205.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,668 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 111 | $28.23▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 2 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $28.23 per fill, versus $30.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 216.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,471 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 105 | $37.06 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 105 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $37.06 per fill, versus $27.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 152.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate | 93 | $45.32 | ▲ More than typical |
About Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. This injectable form of dexamethasone is used when a similar drug cannot be taken by mouth or when a very fast response is needed, especially in patients with severe medical conditions. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of dexamethasone, especially if it is to be injected near your spine (epidural). Rare but serious side effects may occur with epidural use. In 2023, this provider wrote 93 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, about 3.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $45.32 per fill, versus $40.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 97.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,925 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 90 | $511.54 | ▲ More than typical |
About Lumigan: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 90 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (60). Medicare paid an average of $511.54 per fill, versus $435.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 170.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,878 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travoprost | 73 | $285.90 | ▲ More than typical |
About Travoprost: Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $285.90 per fill, versus $212.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 151.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,452 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 72 | $467.20 | ▲ More than typical |
About Combigan: 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). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 72 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $467.20 per fill, versus $365.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 128.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,574 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SimbrinzaBrinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 67 | $253.85▼ below NC avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Simbrinza: This product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 2.1 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $253.85 per fill, versus $255.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 86.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,407 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 67 | $1,317.99 | ▲ More than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $1,317.99 per fill, versus $1,145.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 127 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,810 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alphagan PBrimonidine Tartrate | 61 | $424.74 | ▲ More than typical |
About Alphagan P: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ 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. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $424.74 per fill, versus $370.24 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 103.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,835 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 55 | $12.47▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $12.47 per fill, versus $14.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 546 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RhopressaNetarsudil Mesylate | 45 | $387.52▼ below NC avg | ≈ Typical |
About Rhopressa: Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 45 Medicare prescriptions for Rhopressa, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $387.52 per fill, versus $465.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 57.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,430 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brinzolamide | 35 | $391.53 | ≈ Typical |
About Brinzolamide: Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $391.53 per fill, versus $337.12 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 65.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,956 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 35 | $331.70 | ▲ More than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol: 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). Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $331.70 per fill, versus $276.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 60.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,756 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 31 | $1,278.53 | ▲ More than typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $1,278.53 per fill, versus $1,042.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 55 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,650 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carteolol Hcl | 17 | $24.35▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Carteolol Hcl: Carteolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. Carteolol is a beta blocker. It is thought to work by reducing the amount of fluid made in the eye. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Carteolol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (57). Medicare paid an average of $24.35 per fill, versus $27.55 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 46.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,385 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide/Timolol/Pf | 16 | $151.24 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: 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). Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 18% of the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $151.24 per fill, versus $30.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 15 | $1,043.60 | ≈ Typical |
About Cyclosporine: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about the same volume as the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $1,043.60 per fill, versus $433.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 13 | $67.53▼ below NC avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pilocarpine Hcl: This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer. Show more ▾ Pilocarpine belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergic agonists. It works by stimulating certain nerves to increase the amount of saliva you produce, making it easier and more comfortable to speak and swallow. A slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Pilocarpine is used as a miotic and in the treatment of glaucoma. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half the volume of the typical North Carolina prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $67.53 per fill, versus $84.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NC prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference. What Medicare paid per fill This provider's average cost per fill is below the NC average for this medication. 16.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 496 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for TUSHAR RAMAN PATEL MD is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Specialist prescribing approach at this Mooresville, NC practice.
Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among NC prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
