DR. BHASKAR PURUSHOTTAM MD
Prescription History 1982804969
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Rapid City, SD


Quality Rating: 97.58 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2007

Contact Information

4150 5TH ST
RAPID CITY, SD
ZIP 57701
Phone: (605) 755-4300
Fax: (605) 755-1027

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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. BHASKAR PURUSHOTTAM MD, an active Cardiovascular Disease specialist practicing in Rapid City, SD. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 180 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 53 claims alone.

Medication Index


Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Formulation: Atorvastatin CalciumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 44.0
Days Supply 1,302
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims143.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills313.7
Peer Average Days Supply9,288
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 79.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $420.87 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.33

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 pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.

Therapeutic Applications

Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 53.0
Days Supply 264
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims27.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply351
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 96.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $176.99 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.34

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.30

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Cilostazol

Generic Formulation: CilostazolSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 40.0
Days Supply 1,166
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims16.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.0
Peer Average Days Supply641
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 112.5% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $617.03 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.55

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.

Clinical Summary

A quinoline and tetrazole derivative that acts as a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor, with anti-platelet and vasodilating activity. It is used in the treatment of PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE; and in the prevention of stroke.

Therapeutic Applications

Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles. Cilostazol can increase blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles. Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug and a vasodilator. It works by stopping blood cells called platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It also widens blood vessels in the legs. Cilostazol helps the blood to move more easily and keeps blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Clopidogrel

Generic Formulation: Clopidogrel BisulfateSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 51.8
Days Supply 1,508
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.1
Peer Average Days Supply3,329
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 41.4% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $442.45 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.01

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.89

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 ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.

Therapeutic Applications

Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Lisinopril

Generic Formulation: LisinoprilSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 29.0
Days Supply 870
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims109.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills237.1
Peer Average Days Supply7,027
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 89.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $104.34 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.49

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.29

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.

Warfarin Sodium

Generic Formulation: Warfarin SodiumSpecialty: Interventional Cardiology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 19
30-Day Fills 26.4
Days Supply 613
SD State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills99.9
Peer Average Days Supply2,655
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 67.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SD. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $136.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.09

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 anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Conditions that increase your risk of developing blood clots include a certain type of irregular heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation), heart valve replacement, recent heart attack, and certain surgeries (such as hip/knee replacement). Warfarin is commonly called a blood thinner, but the more correct term is anticoagulant. It helps to keep blood flowing smoothly in your body by decreasing the amount of certain substances (clotting proteins) in your blood.

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. BHASKAR PURUSHOTTAM MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Rapid City, SD.

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 **Cardiovascular Disease** 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.