DR. ROBERT G FANTE MD
Prescription History 1932190121
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Denver, CO
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ROBERT G FANTE MD, an active Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist practicing in Denver, CO. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 429 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Erythromycin, which accounts for 119 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 CO PrescribersVs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 119 | $10.29▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 119 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $10.29 per fill, versus $19.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 119.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,500 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 104 | $1.67▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 104 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.4 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $1.67 per fill, versus $9.08 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 104 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 239 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 58 | $14.52▼ below CO avg | ▲ More than 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 58 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $14.52 per fill, versus $15.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 58 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 908 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tobramycin-DexamethasoneTobramycin/Dexamethasone | 49 | $57.89▼ below CO 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 49 Medicare prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 2 times the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $57.89 per fill, versus $84.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 49 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 702 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Alprazolam | 23 | $0.97▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Alprazolam: Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA). A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238) In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 66% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $0.97 per fill, versus $6.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 27 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 | $5.13▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (46). Medicare paid an average of $5.13 per fill, versus $19.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 58 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Promethazine Hcl | 20 | $1.07▼ below CO avg | ≈ Typical |
About Promethazine Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (18). Medicare paid an average of $1.07 per fill, versus $15.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 19 | $25.03 | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 79% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $25.03 per fill, versus $10.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CO 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 192 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BotoxOnabotulinumtoxina | 15 | $663.63▼ below CO avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Botox: There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder). Show more ▾ Different brands of this medication deliver different amounts of medication. Your doctor will choose the correct product for you. Botulinum toxin is used to treat certain eye disorders such as crossed eyes (strabismus) and uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm), to treat muscle stiffness/spasms or movement disorders (such as cervical dystonia, torticollis), and to reduce the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles. It is also used to prevent headaches in people with very frequent migraines. Botulinum toxin relaxes muscle by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine. Botulinum toxin is also used to treat overactive bladder by patients who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate the side effects of other medications. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feeling of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. It is also used to treat severe underarm sweating and drooling/excess saliva. Botulinum toxin works by blocking the chemicals that turn on the sweat and salivary glands. Botulinum toxin is not a cure, and your symptoms will gradually return as the medication wears off. A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Botox, about 71% of the volume of the typical Colorado prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $663.63 per fill, versus $1,540.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CO 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 CO average for this medication. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ROBERT G FANTE 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 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery prescribing approach at this Denver, CO 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 CO prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
