DR. JOSHUA WILLIAM BLANTON M.D.
Prescription History 1982915617
Emergency Medicine in Akron, OH

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2010

Contact Information

525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH
ZIP 44304
Phone: (330) 375-6645

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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. JOSHUA WILLIAM BLANTON M.D., an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Akron, OH. Our medical registry currently tracks 8 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 211 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cephalexin, which accounts for 52 claims alone.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.1
Days Supply 253
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims65.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills79.6
Peer Average Days Supply1,966
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 81.5% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $410.82 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$34.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$49.01

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 short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist that is primarily used as a bronchodilator agent to treat ASTHMA. Albuterol is prepared as a racemic mixture of R(-) and S(+) stereoisomers. The stereospecific preparation of R(-) isomer of albuterol is referred to as levalbuterol.

Therapeutic Applications

Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. It is a quick-relief medication. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass

Generic Formulation: Amoxicillin/Potassium ClavSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 111
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills25.3
Peer Average Days Supply224
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 56.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $163.77 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.36

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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate.

Therapeutic Applications

Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. 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.

Cephalexin

Generic Formulation: CephalexinSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 52
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 489
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.7
Peer Average Days Supply329
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 73.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $492.06 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.46

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.48

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.

Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 242
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.1
Peer Average Days Supply438
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $331.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.54

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 synthetic tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 33
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims67.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills67.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,329
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 83.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $49.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.54

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$18.70

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. 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.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 15
30-Day Fills 15.0
Days Supply 58
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.1
Peer Average Days Supply234
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 31.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $102.91 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.86

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.01

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. 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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 52
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 241
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims51.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,076
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $126.36 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.60

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 synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

Therapeutic Applications

Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. 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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 33
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 119
OH State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills57.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,182
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.0% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside OH. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $47.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1.45

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.39

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol 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.

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. JOSHUA WILLIAM BLANTON M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Akron, OH.

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 **Emergency Medicine** 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.