DR. KELLEN T GALSTER MD
Prescription History 1982966735
Emergency Medicine in Las Vegas, NV

NPI Status: Active since June 07, 2012

Contact Information

2040 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE 504
LAS VEGAS, NV
ZIP 89102
Phone: (702) 671-6437

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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. 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.


Albuterol Sulfate Hfa

Generic Formulation: Albuterol SulfateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 13.0
Days Supply 390
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills72.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,839
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.8% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $206.92 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.52

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.

Amlodipine Besylate

Generic Formulation: Amlodipine BesylateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 23.7
Days Supply 710
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims124.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills328.8
Peer Average Days Supply9,822
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 90.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $107.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.95

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.17

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 long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is effective in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS and HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. 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.

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Generic Formulation: Cefpodoxime ProxetilSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 16
30-Day Fills 16.0
Days Supply 121
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.9
Peer Average Days Supply204
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 44.8% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $452.52 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$28.28

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$59.40

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 prodrug of its active metabolite CEFPODOXIME.

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 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 25
30-Day Fills 25.0
Days Supply 191
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims26.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills29.2
Peer Average Days Supply315
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $233.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.33

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.06

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.

Ciprofloxacin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Ciprofloxacin HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 71
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims30.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills30.8
Peer Average Days Supply257
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $87.54 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.30

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.84

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 broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. 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.

Dexamethasone

Generic Formulation: DexamethasoneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 42
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills26.8
Peer Average Days Supply348
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $104.05 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.97

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

An anti-inflammatory 9-fluoro-glucocorticoid.

Therapeutic Applications

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. 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.

Doxycycline Monohydrate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline MonohydrateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 227
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims29.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.0
Peer Average Days Supply487
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $316.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.74

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$24.03

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 plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. 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.

Furosemide

Generic Formulation: FurosemideSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 16.3
Days Supply 453
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims56.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills122.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,588
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 75.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $92.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.02

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 benzoic-sulfonamide-furan. It is a diuretic with fast onset and short duration that is used for EDEMA and chronic RENAL INSUFFICIENCY.

Therapeutic Applications

Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. 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.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Hydrocodone/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 62
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims93.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills93.3
Peer Average Days Supply2,240
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 76.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $151.47 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.89

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.69

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.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Metoprolol TartrateSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 13
30-Day Fills 34.6
Days Supply 1,020
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims58.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills143.9
Peer Average Days Supply4,282
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 77.6% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $134.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.17

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 selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.

Therapeutic Applications

Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). 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.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Formulation: OndansetronSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.0
Days Supply 78
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.7
Peer Average Days Supply329
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $135.30 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.15

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.81

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.

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone Hcl/AcetaminophenSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 24
30-Day Fills 24.0
Days Supply 78
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims81.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills81.8
Peer Average Days Supply2,058
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $171.23 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.13

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.02

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.

Prednisone

Generic Formulation: PrednisoneSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 30
30-Day Fills 30.7
Days Supply 237
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims42.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills51.9
Peer Average Days Supply884
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 28.6% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $207.89 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.93

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.75

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 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.

Tamsulosin Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tamsulosin HclSpecialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 540
NV State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills190.4
Peer Average Days Supply5,676
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 85.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NV. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $112.38 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.22

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.87

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

Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). 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.

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. KELLEN T GALSTER MD provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Las Vegas, NV.

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.