MARIO JOSE RAMOS MD
Prescription History 1982944880
Family Medicine in Mayaguez, PR
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for MARIO JOSE RAMOS MD, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Mayaguez, PR. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 984 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Baclofen, which accounts for 652 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 PR PrescribersVs. PR Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 652 | $0.82▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission. In 2023, this provider wrote 652 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 8.9 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $0.82 per fill, versus $9.82 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 683 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 20,442 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Diclofenac Sodium | 98 | $1.85▼ below PR avg | ≈ Typical |
About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt. In 2023, this provider wrote 98 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about the same volume as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (91). Medicare paid an average of $1.85 per fill, versus $22.54 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 98 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,315 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Naproxen | 80 | $1.06▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾ It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout. In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $1.06 per fill, versus $6.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 800 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Celecoxib | 61 | $1.62▼ below PR avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Celecoxib: This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation). Show more ▾ It is used to treat arthritis, acute pain, and menstrual pain and discomfort. The pain and swelling relief provided by this medication helps you perform more of your normal daily activities. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This drug works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling. A pyrazole derivative and selective CYCLOOXYGENASE 2 INHIBITOR that is used to treat symptoms associated with RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS and JUVENILE ARTHRITIS, as well as the management of ACUTE PAIN. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2 times the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $1.62 per fill, versus $25.53 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 61 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 630 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 38 | $1.05▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME. In 2023, this provider wrote 38 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 15% of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (262). Medicare paid an average of $1.05 per fill, versus $9.48 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 40 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,200 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 34 | $1.50▼ below PR avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tizanidine Hcl: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). Show more ▾ It works by helping to relax the muscles. In 2023, this provider wrote 34 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (83). Medicare paid an average of $1.50 per fill, versus $10.56 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 662 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Methylprednisolone | 21 | $2.07▼ below PR 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 21 Medicare prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half the volume of the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of this medication (45). Medicare paid an average of $2.07 per fill, versus $12.44 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average PR 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 PR average for this medication. 21 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 127 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for MARIO JOSE RAMOS 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 Family Medicine prescribing approach at this Mayaguez, PR 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 PR prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
