DR. MARYLEE AMERIAN M.D.
Prescription History 1972597607
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Santa Monica, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. MARYLEE AMERIAN M.D., an active Procedural Dermatology specialist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 318 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Betamethasone Dipropionate, which accounts for 59 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 CA PrescribersVs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 59 | $36.71▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Betamethasone Dipropionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a strong corticosteroid. A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724) In 2024, this provider wrote 59 Medicare prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $36.71 per fill, versus $42.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 60 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,518 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ValacyclovirValacyclovir Hcl | 41 | $17.43▼ below CA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. Show more ▾ In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES. In 2024, this provider wrote 41 Medicare prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (22.3). Medicare paid an average of $17.43 per fill, versus $35.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,218 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mupirocin | 36 | $9.82 | ≈ Typical |
About Mupirocin: Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). Show more ▾ It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. A topically used antibiotic from a strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens. It has shown excellent activity against gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci. The antibiotic is used primarily for the treatment of primary and secondary skin disorders, nasal infections, and wound healing. In 2024, this provider wrote 36 Medicare prescriptions for Mupirocin, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $9.82 per fill, versus $7.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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. 36 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 659 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Minoxidil | 30 | $4.65▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Minoxidil: Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. A potent direct-acting peripheral vasodilator (VASODILATOR AGENTS) that reduces peripheral resistance and produces a fall in BLOOD PRESSURE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p371) In 2024, this provider wrote 30 Medicare prescriptions for Minoxidil, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $4.65 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 45.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,354 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Mometasone Furoate | 26 | $15.62▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Mometasone Furoate: This medication is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash. Show more ▾ Mometasone decreases swelling (inflammation), itching, and redness. Mometasone is a medium-strength corticosteroid. This medication is available in several forms including cream, ointment, and lotion (solution). Your doctor will choose the type of product based on the skin condition/area of the body being treated. A pregnadienediol derivative ANTI-ALLERGIC AGENT and ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT that is used in the management of ASTHMA and ALLERGIC RHINITIS. It is also used as a topical treatment for skin disorders. In 2024, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 80% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (32.5). Medicare paid an average of $15.62 per fill, versus $31.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 26 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 673 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Nystatin-TriamcinoloneNystatin/Triamcinolone Acet | 22 | $23.52▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Nystatin-Triamcinolone: This medication is used to treat fungal skin infections. Show more ▾ This product contains nystatin, an anti-fungal drug that works by stopping the growth of fungus. It also contains triamcinolone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling, itching, and redness. This medication treats only fungal skin infections. It will not work for other types of skin infections (such as infections caused by bacteria, viruses). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2024, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Nystatin-Triamcinolone, about the same volume as the typical California prescriber of this medication (19.3). Medicare paid an average of $23.52 per fill, versus $27.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 606 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Hydrocortisone | 16 | $9.04▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocortisone: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching). Show more ▾ Hydrocortisone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a mild corticosteroid. The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29.1). Medicare paid an average of $9.04 per fill, versus $20.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 377 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imiquimod | 16 | $31.57 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Imiquimod: This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin. Show more ▾ These are precancerous growths (actinic keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on the outside of the genitals/anus. Treating these conditions can decrease complications from them. Imiquimod belongs to a group of drugs called immune response modifiers. It is believed to work by helping to activate your immune system to fight these abnormal skin growths. This product is not recommended for use on children under 12 years of age unless specifically directed by your doctor. A topically-applied aminoquinoline immune modulator that induces interferon production. It is used in the treatment of external genital and perianal warts, superficial BASAL CELL CARCINOMA; and ACTINIC KERATOSIS. In 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Imiquimod, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (29.4). Medicare paid an average of $31.57 per fill, versus $30.43 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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. 16.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 384 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 14 | $9.13▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Triamcinolone Acetonide: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid. The potency depends on the strength and the form that you use. For details on the potency of your product, ask your pharmacist. An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (42.7). Medicare paid an average of $9.13 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 14.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 363 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CiclopiroxCiclopirox Olamine | 12 | $15.41▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciclopirox: This medication is used to treat 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. Ciclopirox is an antifungal medication that 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 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about a quarter of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (52.5). Medicare paid an average of $15.41 per fill, versus $23.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 350 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Spironolactone | 12 | $2.99▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Spironolactone: Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat swelling (edema) caused by certain conditions (such as heart failure, liver disease) by removing excess fluid and improving symptoms such as breathing problems. This medication is also used to treat conditions in which the body is making too much of a natural substance (aldosterone). Spironolactone is known as a "water pill" (potassium-sparing diuretic). A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827) In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (37.4). Medicare paid an average of $2.99 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| TrulicityDulaglutide | 12 | $873.81▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Trulicity: Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. This medication is also used to lessen the risk of a major cardiovascular event (such as heart attack or stroke) in people who already have, or are at high risk for heart/blood vessel disease. Dulaglutide is similar to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high blood sugar (such as after a meal) and by decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes. Dulaglutide is not a substitute for insulin if you need insulin treatment. A glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; GLP-1 immunoglobulin G (IgG4) Fc fusion protein with extended activity. In 2024, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Trulicity, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (37.5). Medicare paid an average of $873.81 per fill, versus $1,230.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 336 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| AfrezzaInsulin Regular, Human | 11 | $1,278.86▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Afrezza: Inhaled insulin powder is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Show more ▾ Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This man-made insulin product is the same as human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would normally make. It is a short-acting insulin. It works by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. This product is absorbed into the blood through your lungs. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin injected under the skin. It is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product. This medication may also be used alone or with other oral diabetes drugs (such as metformin). Regular insulin preparations that contain the HUMAN insulin peptide sequence. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Afrezza, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (33.2). Medicare paid an average of $1,278.86 per fill, versus $1,687.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Clobetasol Propionate | 11 | $29.44▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Clobetasol Propionate: This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Show more ▾ Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a very strong (super-high-potency) corticosteroid. A derivative of PREDNISOLONE with high glucocorticoid activity and low mineralocorticoid activity. Absorbed through the skin faster than FLUOCINONIDE, it is used topically in treatment of PSORIASIS but may cause marked adrenocortical suppression. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (37.5). Medicare paid an average of $29.44 per fill, versus $43.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average CA 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 CA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 275 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. MARYLEE AMERIAN 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 Procedural Dermatology prescribing approach at this Santa Monica, CA 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 CA 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.
