KATELYN STICKNEY
Prescription History 1952877458
Nurse Practitioner in Worcester, MA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for KATELYN STICKNEY, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Worcester, MA. Our medical registry currently tracks 4 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 81 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Metronidazole, which accounts for 37 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 MA PrescribersVs. MA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 37 | $2.23▼ below MA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Metronidazole: This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. Show more ▾ It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea. This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation). Some brands of this medication also contain sunscreens (see also Notes section). A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $2.23 per fill, versus $12.62 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 37 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 76 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin Sulfate | 22 | $5.75▼ below MA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Neomycin Sulfate: This medication is used to decrease the risk of infection after certain intestinal surgeries. Show more ▾ Neomycin belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in the intestines. Neomycin may also be used along with a special diet to treat a certain serious brain problem (hepatic encephalopathy). This condition is caused by too much of a certain natural substance (ammonia). Normally, the liver gets rid of ammonia, but liver disease can cause too much ammonia to build up in the body. This medication helps treat encephalopathy by killing certain intestinal bacteria that make ammonia. 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. Aminoglycoside antibiotic complex produced by Streptomyces fradiae. It is composed of neomycins A, B, and C, and acts by inhibiting translation during protein synthesis. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin Sulfate, about the same volume as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $5.75 per fill, versus $6.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 28 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gavilyte-GPeg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 11 | $10.13▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gavilyte-G: PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays. Show more ▾ It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into the colon. This effect results in watery bowel movements. Clearing stool from the intestines helps your doctor to better examine the intestines during your procedure. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $10.13 per fill, versus $14.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 11 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LoperamideLoperamide Hcl | 11 | $31.16▼ below MA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Loperamide: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to treat sudden diarrhea (including traveler's diarrhea). It works by slowing down the movement of the gut. This decreases the number of bowel movements and makes the stool less watery. Loperamide is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. It is also used to treat on-going diarrhea in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Loperamide treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (such as infection). Treatment of other symptoms and the cause of the diarrhea should be determined by your doctor. One of the long-acting synthetic ANTIDIARRHEALS; it is not significantly absorbed from the gut, and has no effect on the adrenergic system or central nervous system, but may antagonize histamine and interfere with acetylcholine release locally. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Loperamide, about half the volume of the typical Massachusetts prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $31.16 per fill, versus $36.39 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average MA 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 MA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for KATELYN STICKNEY 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Worcester, MA 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 MA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
