DR. LIANN ABU SALMAN MD
Prescription History 1982125860
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Newark, DE

NPI Status: Active since June 30, 2017

Contact Information

4923 OGLETOWN STANTON RD STE 200
NEWARK, DE
ZIP 19713
Phone: (302) 225-0451
Fax: (302) 225-0472

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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 DR. LIANN ABU SALMAN MD, an active Nephrology specialist practicing in Newark, DE. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 358 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Olmesartan Medoxomil, which accounts for 57 claims alone.


Allopurinol

Generic Formulation: AllopurinolSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 720
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.7
Peer Average Days Supply3,149
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $60.79 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.11

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 XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

Therapeutic Applications

Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by reducing the amount of uric acid made by the body. Increased uric acid levels can cause gout and kidney problems.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 50
30-Day Fills 150.0
Days Supply 4,500
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims134.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills342.7
Peer Average Days Supply10,230
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 62.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $631.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.45

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor.

Bumetanide

Generic Formulation: BumetanideSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 69.8
Days Supply 2,070
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,433
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,950.56 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$81.27

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$72.19

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 sulfamyl diuretic.

Therapeutic Applications

Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. Bumetanide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Carvedilol

Generic Formulation: CarvedilolSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 47.0
Days Supply 1,410
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims66.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills164.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,914
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 65.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $244.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.34

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 carbazole and propanol derivative that acts as a non-cardioselective beta blocker and vasodilator. It has blocking activity for ALPHA 1 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and, at higher doses, may function as a blocker of CALCIUM CHANNELS; it also has antioxidant properties. Carvedilol is used in the treatment of HYPERTENSION; ANGINA PECTORIS; and HEART FAILURE. It can also reduce the risk of death following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Therapeutic Applications

Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used after a heart attack to improve the chance of survival if your heart is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers your heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on your heart. Carvedilol belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha and beta blockers.

Chlorthalidone

Generic Formulation: ChlorthalidoneSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 108.0
Days Supply 3,240
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills63.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,904
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 52.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $686.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.07

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.05

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 benzenesulfonamide-phthalimidine that tautomerizes to a BENZOPHENONES form. It is considered a thiazide-like diuretic.

Therapeutic Applications

Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Decreasing extra salt and water in the body helps to decrease swelling (edema) and breathing problems caused by fluid in the lungs. Chlorthalidone is a water pill (diuretic). It increases the amount of urine you make, especially when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Farxiga

Generic Formulation: Dapagliflozin PropanediolSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 703
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,010
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 54.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $14,346.12 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$956.41

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,125.55

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. 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 medication is also used in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sugar by your kidneys. Dapagliflozin is also used to treat kidney disease and heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. Dapagliflozin works by increasing the removal of sodium by your kidneys.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 1,170
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims71.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills151.1
Peer Average Days Supply4,401
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $309.58 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.81

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.82

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a water pill (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Formulation: HydrochlorothiazideSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 46.5
Days Supply 1,395
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills210.6
Peer Average Days Supply6,301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $127.46 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.57

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 thiazide diuretic often considered the prototypical member of this class. It reduces the reabsorption of electrolytes from the renal tubules. This results in increased excretion of water and electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and magnesium. It is used in the treatment of several disorders including edema, hypertension, diabetes insipidus, and hypoparathyroidism.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 42
30-Day Fills 126.0
Days Supply 3,780
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims107.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills280.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,363
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $424.04 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.50

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

One of the ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS (ACE inhibitors), orally active, that has been used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.

Therapeutic Applications

Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to treat heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril belongs to a class of drugs known as ACE inhibitors. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 27.0
Days Supply 810
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims99.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills265.6
Peer Average Days Supply7,938
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 88.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $230.27 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.83

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

An antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Olmesartan Medoxomil

Generic Formulation: Olmesartan MedoxomilSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 57
30-Day Fills 161.5
Days Supply 4,845
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims34.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills93.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,806
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 67.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,460.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$40.67

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

An ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to manage HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Spironolactone

Generic Formulation: SpironolactoneSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 82.0
Days Supply 2,460
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims36.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.6
Peer Average Days Supply2,675
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $230.61 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.69

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.63

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 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)

Therapeutic Applications

Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. 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).

Telmisartan

Generic Formulation: TelmisartanSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 32.5
Days Supply 976
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims21.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills59.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,773
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $561.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$51.00

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$53.32

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 biphenyl compound and benzimidazole derivative that acts as an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Telmisartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Valsartan

Generic Formulation: ValsartanSpecialty: Nephrology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 41.0
Days Supply 1,215
DE State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,389
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 48.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside DE. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $504.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$33.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.22

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 tetrazole derivative and ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR BLOCKER that is used to treat HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

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 DR. LIANN ABU SALMAN MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Newark, DE.

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 **Nephrology** 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.