DOUGLAS JOHN FEDERLE MD
Prescription History 1942236849
Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, IN

NPI Status: Active since June 23, 2006

Contact Information

4665 N US HIGHWAY 31
COLUMBUS, IN
ZIP 47201
Phone: (812) 376-9353

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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 DOUGLAS JOHN FEDERLE MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Columbus, IN. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 865 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Diclofenac Sodium, which accounts for 269 claims alone.


Acetaminophen-Codeine

Generic Formulation: Acetaminophen With CodeineSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 120
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.0
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 IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.26

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. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (codeine) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Amoxicillin

Generic Formulation: AmoxicillinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 749
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims38.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.0
Peer Average Days Supply264
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $110.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.76

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 semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. 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. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 146
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.4
Peer Average Days Supply393
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 142.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $159.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.94

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Clindamycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Clindamycin HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 43
30-Day Fills 43.0
Days Supply 247
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.2
Peer Average Days Supply157
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 95.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $253.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.41

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.

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.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 269
30-Day Fills 285.0
Days Supply 8,505
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills53.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,348
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 572.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,561.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.74

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Enoxaparin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Enoxaparin SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 35
30-Day Fills 35.0
Days Supply 490
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.1
Peer Average Days Supply279
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 52.2% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $3,171.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$90.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$188.90

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

Enoxaparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. This helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. This medication helps keep your blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant, also known as a blood thinner. It is a type of heparin. Conditions which increase your risk of developing blood clots include certain types of surgeries (such as knee/hip replacement, abdominal), long periods of being immobile, certain types of heart attack, and a specific type of chest pain called unstable angina. For some medical conditions, enoxaparin may be used in combination with other blood thinners.

Etodolac

Generic Formulation: EtodolacSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 345
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills31.8
Peer Average Days Supply889
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $242.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.85

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

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with potent analgesic and anti-arthritic properties. It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of OSTEOARTHRITIS; RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS; and in the alleviation of postoperative pain (PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE).

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. Etodolac is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 137
30-Day Fills 137.0
Days Supply 808
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims100.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills100.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,051
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 37.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,321.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.47

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills102.8
Peer Average Days Supply3,027
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.5% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $110.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.58

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 62
30-Day Fills 62.0
Days Supply 371
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills34.9
Peer Average Days Supply249
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 82.4% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $557.67 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.99

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.86

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Mupirocin

Generic Formulation: MupirocinSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 908
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.1
Peer Average Days Supply453
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 175.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $629.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.87

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.23

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 topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing.

Therapeutic Applications

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Nabumetone

Generic Formulation: NabumetoneSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 330
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims24.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills38.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,126
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $66.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.72

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 butanone non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) inhibitor that is used in the management of pain associated with OSTEOARTHRITIS and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 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. See also Warning section.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 87
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims79.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,866
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $108.50 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.61

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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 36
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 308
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims59.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills60.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,211
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 39.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $138.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.85

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.94

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

Vancomycin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Vancomycin HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 81
IN State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.2
Peer Average Days Supply217
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside IN. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,033.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$79.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$164.79

Note on Expenses: These indicators represent gross infrastructure resource tracking paid directly to supply pharmacy networks by Medicare Part D configurations. These calculations do not track individual patient insurance tier copays or out-of-pocket shelf prices at retail checkout lanes.

Clinical Summary

Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.

Therapeutic Applications

Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat infections. This form of vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) caused by bacteria. This condition causes diarrhea and stomach/abdominal discomfort or pain. When vancomycin is taken by mouth, it stays in the intestines to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause these symptoms. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infection in the intestines. It will not work for bacterial infections in any other part of the body or 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.

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 DOUGLAS JOHN FEDERLE MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Columbus, IN.

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 **Orthopaedic Surgery** 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.