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DR. SETH HARRISON BOWMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1982965778
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Columbia, SC


Quality Rating: 60.38 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since June 07, 2012

Contact Information

1910 BLANDING ST
COLUMBIA, SC
ZIP 29201
Phone: (803) 256-4107
Fax: (803) 254-2825

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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. SETH HARRISON BOWMAN M.D., an active Hand Surgery specialist practicing in Columbia, SC. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 332 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Methylprednisolone, which accounts for 91 claims alone.

Medication Index

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Hand Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 52
30-Day Fills 52.0
Days Supply 289
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims87.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills87.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,870
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 40.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $310.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.97

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.25

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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Hand Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 71
30-Day Fills 79.0
Days Supply 2,350
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims60.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills109.5
Peer Average Days Supply3,240
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $252.93 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.75

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Formulation: MethylprednisoloneSpecialty: Hand Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 91
30-Day Fills 91.0
Days Supply 551
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills37.7
Peer Average Days Supply255
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 145.9% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $788.75 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.43

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 PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Hand Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 38
30-Day Fills 38.0
Days Supply 219
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims86.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills86.4
Peer Average Days Supply2,071
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 55.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $213.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.63

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$42.65

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 help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Hand Surgery
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 80
30-Day Fills 80.0
Days Supply 653
SC State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims63.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,342
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 27.0% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for SC. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $259.01 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.24

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.91

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. SETH HARRISON BOWMAN M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Columbia, SC.

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 **Hand Surgery** 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.