STEVEN TALMADGE HENDRIX M.D.
Prescription History 1952698607
Orthopaedic Surgery in Flowood, MS


Quality Rating: 88.57 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 01, 2011

Contact Information

104 BURNEY DR
FLOWOOD, MS
ZIP 39232
Phone: (601) 987-8200
Fax: (601) 987-8211

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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 STEVEN TALMADGE HENDRIX M.D., an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Flowood, MS. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 587 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Meloxicam, which accounts for 335 claims alone.


Celecoxib

Generic Formulation: CelecoxibSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 450
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.9
Peer Average Days Supply1,831
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $219.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.65

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.00

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 pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. 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. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 320
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills70.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,826
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $634.71 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$48.82

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.71

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.

Ibuprofen

Generic Formulation: IbuprofenSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 20
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 585
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims35.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.9
Peer Average Days Supply855
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 42.9% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $185.86 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.29

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.50

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 with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

Therapeutic Applications

Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 335
30-Day Fills 366.0
Days Supply 10,934
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills135.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,966
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 329.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,588.69 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.19

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 67
30-Day Fills 67.0
Days Supply 406
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills36.4
Peer Average Days Supply240
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 86.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $599.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.87

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.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 59
30-Day Fills 59.0
Days Supply 382
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,043
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 27.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $407.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.84

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

Clinical Summary

A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone 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.

Promethazine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Promethazine HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 50.0
Days Supply 479
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims32.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.8
Peer Average Days Supply449
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 56.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $381.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.95

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. 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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 28
30-Day Fills 28.0
Days Supply 206
MS State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims61.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills62.5
Peer Average Days Supply1,274
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside MS. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $125.11 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.47

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.97

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.

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 STEVEN TALMADGE HENDRIX M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Flowood, MS.

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.