MICHAEL W MILAM MD
Prescription History 1982701421
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Sarasota, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MICHAEL W MILAM MD, an active Infectious Disease specialist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 9 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 222 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Daptomycin, which accounts for 50 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 FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | 50 | $501.01▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Daptomycin: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 months due to possible risk of serious side effects. A cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic that inhibits GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 50 Medicare prescriptions for Daptomycin, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $501.01 per fill, versus $1,343.94 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 50 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 318 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 39 | $42.13▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ceftriaxone: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 1.4 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $42.13 per fill, versus $82.45 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 39 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 233 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefepime Hcl | 28 | $152.24▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cefepime Hcl: Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A fourth-generation cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of infections, including those of the abdomen, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and skin. It is effective against PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA and may also be used in the empiric treatment of FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Cefepime Hcl, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $152.24 per fill, versus $245.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 163 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 28 | $37.83 | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication 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 medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 88% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $37.83 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL 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. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,100 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Vancomycin Hcl | 25 | $131.77 | ▲ More than typical |
About Vancomycin Hcl: Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Show more ▾ This form of vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) caused by bacteria. This condition causes diarrhea and stomach/abdominal discomfort or pain. When vancomycin is taken by mouth, it stays in the intestines to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause these symptoms. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infection in the intestines. It will not work for bacterial infections in any other part of the body or 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. Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Vancomycin Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $131.77 per fill, versus $77.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 185 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| ErtapenemErtapenem Sodium | 15 | $522.76▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ertapenem: Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, acute gynecological infections, complicated urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections. It is also used to prevent infection in colorectal surgery. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Ertapenem, about 60% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $522.76 per fill, versus $567.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 83 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | $54.24 | ▼ Less than 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $54.24 per fill, versus $24.49 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 636 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefazolin Sodium | 12 | $71.22 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cefazolin Sodium: Cefazolin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A semisynthetic cephalosporin analog with broad-spectrum antibiotic action due to inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It attains high serum levels and is excreted quickly via the urine. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Cefazolin Sodium, about 60% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (20). Medicare paid an average of $71.22 per fill, versus $67.07 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 73 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Meropenem | 11 | $430.39 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Meropenem: Meropenem is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A thienamycin derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections, including infections in immunocompromised patients. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Meropenem, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $430.39 per fill, versus $288.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 77 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MICHAEL W MILAM MD 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 Infectious Disease prescribing approach at this Sarasota, FL 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 FL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
