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DUSTIN HURTER
Prescription History 1962850776
Physician Assistant in Ellensburg, WA

NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2016

Contact Information

603 S CHESTNUT ST
ELLENSBURG, WA
ZIP 98926
Phone: (509) 933-8693
Fax: (509) 933-8694

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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 DUSTIN HURTER, an active Physician Assistant specialist practicing in Ellensburg, WA. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 148 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 41 claims alone.

Medication Index

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 222
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims20.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills20.7
Peer Average Days Supply194
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $286.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.72

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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 41
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 338
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.4
Peer Average Days Supply296
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 64.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $472.42 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.43

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.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 128
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills27.4
Peer Average Days Supply488
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $298.80 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.90

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$31.31

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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline 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.

Fluticasone Propionate

Generic Formulation: Fluticasone PropionateSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 395
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,720
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 58.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $225.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.43

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 STEROID with GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR activity that is used to manage the symptoms of ASTHMA; ALLERGIC RHINITIS, and ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. Controlling symptoms of asthma helps you maintain your normal activities and decreases time lost from work or school. Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier. This medication must be used regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks. If an asthma attack occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler (such as albuterol, also called salbutamol in some countries) as prescribed.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 101
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills24.2
Peer Average Days Supply193
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 26.1% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $189.41 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.40

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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Physician Assistant
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 40
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 278
WA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,037
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across WA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $116.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.30

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.

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 DUSTIN HURTER provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Ellensburg, WA.

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 **Physician Assistant** 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.