DR. ROBERT THOMAS PORTNOW DPM
Prescription History 1962465708
Podiatrist in Shaker Heights, OH
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ROBERT THOMAS PORTNOW DPM, an active Podiatrist specialist practicing in Shaker Heights, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 95 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Econazole Nitrate, which accounts for 32 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 OH PrescribersVs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econazole Nitrate | 32 | $73.41 | ▲ More than typical |
About Econazole Nitrate: Econazole is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Econazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. An imidazole derivative that is commonly used as a topical antifungal agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Econazole Nitrate, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $73.41 per fill, versus $52.57 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average OH 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. 35.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 989 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ammonium Lactate | 20 | $44.55 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ammonium Lactate: This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions. Show more ▾ This medication works by increasing the moisture in the skin. A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation. (From Stedman, 26th ed) In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 63% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $44.55 per fill, versus $26.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 24.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 692 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Fluconazole | 19 | $6.33▼ below OH avg | ≈ Typical |
About Fluconazole: Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of common types of vaginal yeast (fungus). This medication belongs to a class of drugs called azole antifungals. Triazole antifungal agent that is used to treat oropharyngeal CANDIDIASIS and cryptococcal MENINGITIS in AIDS. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 86% of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $6.33 per fill, versus $12.36 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 431 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 13 | $48.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. Show more ▾ It is used as part of a treatment program that may include the removal of unattached, infected nails by a health care professional. Ciclopirox works by stopping the growth of fungus. A cyclohexane and pyridinone derivative that is used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and nails, and for treatment of VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about half the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $48.95 per fill, versus $38.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 376 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 11 | $20.07▼ below OH avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about a third of the volume of the typical Ohio prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $20.07 per fill, versus $23.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average OH 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 OH average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 112 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ROBERT THOMAS PORTNOW DPM 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 Podiatrist prescribing approach at this Shaker Heights, OH 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 OH prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
