MS. KATHLEEN MARIE TOMPKINS M.D.
Prescription History 1962896159
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Pittsburgh, PA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MS. KATHLEEN MARIE TOMPKINS M.D., an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Our medical registry currently tracks 1 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 15 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Ceftriaxone, which accounts for 15 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 (2024)Rx (2024) | Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill | Vs. Other PA PrescribersVs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 15 | $25.90▼ below PA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2024, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about half the volume of the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of this medication (27.1). Medicare paid an average of $25.90 per fill, versus $55.18 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PA 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 PA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 99 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MS. KATHLEEN MARIE TOMPKINS M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2024, 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 Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Pittsburgh, PA 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 among PA prescribers of the same medication and form, shown only when at least five prescribers contribute. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
About the medication summaries. Drug use descriptions come from the CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard (2024), and substance definitions from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are summaries that do not contain all possible information about a medication and are not individual medical advice. Ask a health care professional about any medication and your specific health needs.
