NATHAN C FREEMAN PA-C
Prescription History 1982606166
Physician Assistant - Medical in Lacombe, LA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for NATHAN C FREEMAN PA-C, an active Medical specialist practicing in Lacombe, LA. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 210 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Doxycycline Hyclate, which accounts for 38 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 LA PrescribersVs. LA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 | $11.68▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Hyclate: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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. A synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.2 times the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $11.68 per fill, versus $18.66 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 38 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 349 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CefuroximeCefuroxime Axetil | 34 | $13.98▼ below LA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cefuroxime: Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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. A cephalosporin antibiotic. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about the same volume as the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $13.98 per fill, versus $23.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 268 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 34 | $2.07▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 67% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $2.07 per fill, versus $4.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 165 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 28 | $3.81▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (114). Medicare paid an average of $3.81 per fill, versus $17.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 68 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 17 | $4.36▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Azithromycin: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections. Show more ▾ It is a macrolide antibiotic that 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 misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $4.36 per fill, versus $8.67 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 84 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 17 | $7.70▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: 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. Ondansetron 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 65% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $7.70 per fill, versus $19.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 87 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Spironolactone | 17 | $7.32▼ below LA 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 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Spironolactone, about a third of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $7.32 per fill, versus $11.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 471 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 14 | $4.61▼ below LA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Furosemide: Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. Show more ▾ 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. A benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about 14% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (98). Medicare paid an average of $4.61 per fill, versus $5.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 LA average for this medication. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 420 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 11 | $12.28 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 17% of the volume of the typical Louisiana prescriber of this medication (65). Medicare paid an average of $12.28 per fill, versus $11.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average LA 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 126 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for NATHAN C FREEMAN PA-C 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 Medical prescribing approach at this Lacombe, LA 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 LA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
