DR. DAVID JEFFREY RIOPELLE MD
Prescription History 1982187084
Orthopaedic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. DAVID JEFFREY RIOPELLE MD, an active Orthopaedic Surgery specialist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 84 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 | $3.45▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone Hcl: This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A semisynthetic derivative of CODEINE. In 2024, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (43.4). Medicare paid an average of $3.45 per fill, versus $16.05 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. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 103 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ondansetron Hcl | 21 | $2.06▼ below CA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting. A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties. In 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 76% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (27.8). Medicare paid an average of $2.06 per fill, versus $14.67 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 94 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Ibuprofen | 17 | $3.69▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. Show more ▾ It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties In 2024, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (41.9). Medicare paid an average of $3.69 per fill, versus $6.71 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 194 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Gabapentin | 11 | $3.98▼ below CA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (80.2). Medicare paid an average of $3.98 per fill, versus $15.63 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 231 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Naloxone Hcl | 11 | $59.30 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Naloxone Hcl: Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. Show more ▾ Serious opioid overdose symptoms may include unusual sleepiness, unusual difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose may include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you are not sure if the symptoms are due to opioid overdose, give naloxone right away anyway, since lasting slow/shallow breathing may cause permanent damage to the brain or death. Since symptoms of opioid overdose may return after treatment, be sure to get medical help right away after giving the first dose of naloxone. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists. It works by blocking the effects of the opioid in the brain. A specific opiate antagonist that has no agonist activity. It is a competitive antagonist at mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors. In 2024, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical California prescriber of this medication (32.5). Medicare paid an average of $59.30 per fill, versus $56.85 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 54 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. DAVID JEFFREY RIOPELLE MD 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 Orthopaedic Surgery prescribing approach at this Los Angeles, 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.
