DR. ELVIN MUNIZ-RAMIREZ M.D
Prescription History 1982918330
Internal Medicine in Winter Haven, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. ELVIN MUNIZ-RAMIREZ M.D, an active Internal Medicine specialist practicing in Winter Haven, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 10 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 163 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which accounts for 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 35 | $38.52▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cefpodoxime Proxetil: 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 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 prodrug of its active metabolite CEFPODOXIME. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $38.52 per fill, versus $82.14 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. 35 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 169 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | $4.85▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Pantoprazole Sodium: Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). Show more ▾ It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (80). Medicare paid an average of $4.85 per fill, versus $16.03 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. 19 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 462 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 18 | $2.28▼ below FL 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 18 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (72). Medicare paid an average of $2.28 per fill, versus $5.58 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. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 496 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | $9.03▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Succinate: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (99). Medicare paid an average of $9.03 per fill, versus $20.16 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. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 465 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 15 | $8.75▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Methylprednisolone: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders. A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $8.75 per fill, versus $10.25 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 91 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amiodarone Hcl | 14 | $9.99▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amiodarone Hcl: This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). Show more ▾ It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. In 2023, this provider wrote 14 Medicare prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $9.99 per fill, versus $33.56 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. 15.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 410 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate PotassAmoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 13 | $4.94▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass: Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ 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 fixed-ratio combination of amoxicillin trihydrate and potassium clavulanate. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $4.94 per fill, versus $12.97 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. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 65 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Azithromycin | 11 | $4.81▼ below FL 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Azithromycin, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (48). Medicare paid an average of $4.81 per fill, versus $9.28 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 44 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 11 | $2.43▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Metoprolol Tartrate: Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 14% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (78). Medicare paid an average of $2.43 per fill, versus $7.36 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. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 320 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 11 | $12.77 | ▼ 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 11 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $12.77 per fill, versus $6.71 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 104 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. ELVIN MUNIZ-RAMIREZ M.D 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 Internal Medicine prescribing approach at this Winter Haven, 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.
