DR. KELLEN T GALSTER MD
Prescription History 1982966735
Emergency Medicine in Las Vegas, NV
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for DR. KELLEN T GALSTER MD, an active Emergency Medicine specialist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Our medical registry currently tracks 14 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 249 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Prednisone, which accounts for 30 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 NV PrescribersVs. NV Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 30 | $6.93 | ▼ 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 30 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about 71% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $6.93 per fill, versus $5.75 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 30.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 237 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 25 | $9.33▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Cephalexin: 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 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 25 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $9.33 per fill, versus $10.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 25 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 191 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 24 | $7.13▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (81). Medicare paid an average of $7.13 per fill, versus $41.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 24 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 23 | $13.74▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾ It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE. In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 79% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $13.74 per fill, versus $24.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 227 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 22 | $6.89▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (93). Medicare paid an average of $6.89 per fill, versus $21.69 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 62 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ondansetron OdtOndansetron | 22 | $6.15▼ below NV avg | ≈ Typical |
About Ondansetron Odt: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about the same volume as the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $6.15 per fill, versus $26.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 22 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 78 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 16 | $28.28▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less 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 16 Medicare prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $28.28 per fill, versus $59.40 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 16 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 121 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Furosemide | 14 | $6.62 | ▼ 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 14 Medicare prescriptions for Furosemide, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $6.62 per fill, versus $6.02 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 16.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 453 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Albuterol Sulfate HfaAlbuterol Sulfate | 13 | $15.92▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Albuterol Sulfate Hfa: Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Show more ▾ 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. 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. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $15.92 per fill, versus $50.52 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 13 | $10.38 | ▼ 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $10.38 per fill, versus $8.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 34.6 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,020 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 | $8.95 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Amlodipine Besylate: Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Show more ▾ Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is also used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). It may help to increase your ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. It should not be used to treat attacks of chest pain when they occur. Use other medications (such as sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve attacks of chest pain as directed by your doctor. A long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (124). Medicare paid an average of $8.95 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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. 23.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 | $7.30▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It 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 overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $7.30 per fill, versus $7.84 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 71 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Dexamethasone | 12 | $8.67▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾ It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). Dexamethasone 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. An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about half the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $8.67 per fill, versus $14.97 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 42 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 11 | $10.22▼ below NV avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Nevada prescriber of this medication (74). Medicare paid an average of $10.22 per fill, versus $19.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average NV 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 NV average for this medication. 18 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 540 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for DR. KELLEN T GALSTER 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 Emergency Medicine prescribing approach at this Las Vegas, NV 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 NV prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
