JAMES P BERG M.D.
Prescription History 1982015921
Ophthalmology in Nacogdoches, TX
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for JAMES P BERG M.D., an active Ophthalmology specialist practicing in Nacogdoches, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 26 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 2,315 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 485 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 TX PrescribersVs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 485 | $21.34▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Latanoprost: Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA. In 2023, this provider wrote 485 Medicare prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (161). Medicare paid an average of $21.34 per fill, versus $25.16 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 769 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 21,182 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisolone Acetate | 427 | $54.11 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prednisolone Acetate: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Show more ▾ Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 427 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (130). Medicare paid an average of $54.11 per fill, versus $51.46 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 557.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 15,203 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ofloxacin | 217 | $15.42▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ofloxacin: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 217 Medicare prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 3.2 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (68). Medicare paid an average of $15.42 per fill, versus $24.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 218.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,377 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ProlensaBromfenac Sodium | 161 | $353.42 | ▲ More than typical |
About Prolensa: This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) and pain in the eye after a certain type of eye surgery (cataract surgery). Show more ▾ Bromfenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the effects of certain natural substances (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation. In 2023, this provider wrote 161 Medicare prescriptions for Prolensa, about 2.6 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (63). Medicare paid an average of $353.42 per fill, versus $342.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 218.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide-TimololDorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 131 | $23.43▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Dorzolamide-Timolol: This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 131 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (98). Medicare paid an average of $23.43 per fill, versus $34.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 229 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 6,767 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| BesivanceBesifloxacin Hcl | 112 | $226.38 | ▲ More than typical |
About Besivance: This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 112 Medicare prescriptions for Besivance, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $226.38 per fill, versus $214.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 114.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,626 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| MoxifloxacinMoxifloxacin Hcl | 111 | $37.02 | ≈ Typical |
About Moxifloxacin: This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections. Show more ▾ A fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $37.02 per fill, versus $36.88 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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. 111.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,835 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Timolol Maleate | 99 | $11.43▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Timolol Maleate: This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers. A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor. In 2023, this provider wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 6.6 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (15). Medicare paid an average of $11.43 per fill, versus $484.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 153.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 71 | $11.78▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate: This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Show more ▾ Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $11.78 per fill, versus $46.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 119.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,391 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Bromfenac Sodium | 61 | $136.49▼ below TX avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Bromfenac Sodium: This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) and pain in the eye after a certain type of eye surgery (cataract surgery). Show more ▾ Bromfenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the effects of certain natural substances (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Bromfenac Sodium, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $136.49 per fill, versus $184.23 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 62.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,440 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| IlevroNepafenac | 60 | $390.21 | ▲ More than typical |
About Ilevro: This medication is used to relieve eye pain, irritation, and redness following cataract eye surgery. Show more ▾ Nepafenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances (prostaglandins) in your body that cause pain and swelling. In 2023, this provider wrote 60 Medicare prescriptions for Ilevro, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $390.21 per fill, versus $359.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average TX 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. 78.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,231 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 54 | $32.05▼ below TX avg | ≈ Typical |
About Dorzolamide Hcl: Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (55). Medicare paid an average of $32.05 per fill, versus $32.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 92.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,774 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-DexamethNeomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 46 | $17.37 | ≈ Typical |
About Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth: This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections. Show more ▾ This product contains neomycin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling. This medication treats/prevents only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections and may worsen them (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about the same volume as the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $17.37 per fill, versus $14.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average TX 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. 46.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,005 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CombiganBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 37 | $309.79▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Combigan: This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 37 Medicare prescriptions for Combigan, about 74% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $309.79 per fill, versus $396.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 50.5 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,326 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| LumiganBimatoprost | 32 | $426.73▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lumigan: Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Lumigan, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (71). Medicare paid an average of $426.73 per fill, versus $471.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 48 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,365 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| RestasisCyclosporine | 32 | $1,173.58 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Restasis: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Restasis, about 63% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $1,173.58 per fill, versus $1,152.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 56 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,680 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Travoprost | 28 | $243.59▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Travoprost: Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Travoprost, about 72% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (39). Medicare paid an average of $243.59 per fill, versus $245.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 36.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 996 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErythromycinErythromycin Base | 25 | $13.08▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Erythromycin, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $13.08 per fill, versus $17.09 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 362 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 24 | $27.52▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ketorolac Tromethamine: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (84). Medicare paid an average of $27.52 per fill, versus $28.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 29.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 625 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Brimonidine Tartrate-TimololBrimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 21 | $156.05▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol: This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This product contains brimonidine and timolol. These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling the pressure inside the eye. Brimonidine works by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Timolol is thought to work by decreasing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years old due to an increased risk of serious side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for more details. A pharmaceutical preparation of brimonidine tartrate and timolol maleate. The combined ADRENERGIC ALPHA2 RECEPTOR AGONIST and ADRENERGIC BETA-ANTAGONIST activity of these drugs reduce INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE in GLAUCOMA patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 70% of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $156.05 per fill, versus $307.10 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 21.9 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 496 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 17 | $39.25 | ▼ 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $39.25 per fill, versus $22.91 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| XiidraLifitegrast | 16 | $1,070.15 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Xiidra: This medication is used to treat dry eye disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Xiidra, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1,070.15 per fill, versus $1,062.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 720 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| VyzultaLatanoprostene Bunod | 13 | $254.17▼ below TX avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Vyzulta: Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by controlling the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Vyzulta, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $254.17 per fill, versus $420.78 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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 TX average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 288 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Difluprednate | 13 | $163.97 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Difluprednate: This medication is used to treat swelling and pain after eye surgery. Show more ▾ It may also be used to treat a certain serious eye problem (endogenous anterior uveitis). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Difluprednate, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $163.97 per fill, versus $153.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 14.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 352 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| SimbrinzaBrinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 11 | $305.31 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Simbrinza: This product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Simbrinza, about a third of the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $305.31 per fill, versus $256.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 570 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclosporine | 11 | $1,071.51 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclosporine: Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. Show more ▾ They work by increasing the amount of tears you make. A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about half the volume of the typical Texas prescriber of this medication (19). Medicare paid an average of $1,071.51 per fill, versus $703.73 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average TX 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 750 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for JAMES P BERG M.D. 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 Ophthalmology prescribing approach at this Nacogdoches, TX 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 TX prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
