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 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 207 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cefepime Hcl, which accounts for 44 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 FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefepime Hcl | 44 | $122.35▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than 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 2024, this provider wrote 44 Medicare prescriptions for Cefepime Hcl, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (27.6). Medicare paid an average of $122.35 per fill, versus $183.74 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. 44 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 269 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Daptomycin | 31 | $205.19▼ below FL avg | ≈ Typical |
About Daptomycin: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. Show more ▾ It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Daptomycin 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 2024, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Daptomycin, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (32.6). Medicare paid an average of $205.19 per fill, versus $741.26 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. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 216 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cephalexin | 29 | $17.91 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 29 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 87% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33.3). Medicare paid an average of $17.91 per fill, versus $7.95 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. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,078 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | $30.62 | ▼ 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 2024, this provider wrote 27 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 73% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (37). Medicare paid an average of $30.62 per fill, versus $11.74 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. 45 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,266 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| ErtapenemErtapenem Sodium | 25 | $504.44 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Ertapenem, about 84% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (29.9). Medicare paid an average of $504.44 per fill, versus $468.24 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. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 160 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| CeftriaxoneCeftriaxone Sodium | 21 | $42.82▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less 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 2024, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Ceftriaxone, about 67% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (31.3). Medicare paid an average of $42.82 per fill, versus $62.69 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. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 120 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Cefazolin Sodium | 16 | $61.63 | ≈ 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 2024, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cefazolin Sodium, about 76% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (21). Medicare paid an average of $61.63 per fill, versus $52.75 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 110 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
| Imipenem-Cilastatin SodiumImipenem/Cilastatin Sodium | 14 | $569.88 | ≈ Typical |
About Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium: This medication 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. Combination of imipenem and cilastatin that is used in the treatment of bacterial infections; cilastatin inhibits renal dehydropeptidase I to prolong the half-life and increase the tissue penetration of imipenem, enhancing its efficacy as an anti-bacterial agent. In 2024, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Imipenem-Cilastatin Sodium, about 77% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (18.2). Medicare paid an average of $569.88 per fill, versus $461.68 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. 14 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 95 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2024 | |||
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 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 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 among FL 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.