WEN CHEN M.D.
Prescription History 1992123764
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Newport News, VA
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for WEN CHEN M.D., an active Neurology specialist practicing in Newport News, VA. Our medical registry currently tracks 33 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,133 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Donepezil Hcl, which accounts for 117 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 VA PrescribersVs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 117 | $12.08▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Donepezil Hcl: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 117 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (50). Medicare paid an average of $12.08 per fill, versus $18.03 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 262.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 7,860 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Levetiracetam | 75 | $48.59 | ▲ More than typical |
About Levetiracetam: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have. A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent. In 2023, this provider wrote 75 Medicare prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.7 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (43). Medicare paid an average of $48.59 per fill, versus $44.42 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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. 172.3 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 5,138 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Topiramate | 67 | $15.47▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Topiramate: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). Show more ▾ This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss. In 2023, this provider wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for Topiramate, about 2.2 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (31). Medicare paid an average of $15.47 per fill, versus $20.83 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 119 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,559 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gabapentin | 66 | $13.09▼ below VA 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 66 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 74% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (89). Medicare paid an average of $13.09 per fill, versus $19.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 134.8 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,028 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pregabalin | 65 | $67.43 | ▲ More than typical |
About Pregabalin: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. Show more ▾ This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures). A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 65 Medicare prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $67.43 per fill, versus $47.28 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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. 96 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,880 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Carbidopa-LevodopaCarbidopa/Levodopa | 63 | $22.28▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Carbidopa-Levodopa: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Show more ▾ Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting. In 2023, this provider wrote 63 Medicare prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about the same volume as the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $22.28 per fill, versus $47.06 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 141 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 4,215 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Memantine Hcl | 61 | $37.26▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Memantine Hcl: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. In 2023, this provider wrote 61 Medicare prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $37.26 per fill, versus $53.96 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 122 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,660 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Primidone | 51 | $17.13▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Primidone: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Show more ▾ Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure. A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite. In 2023, this provider wrote 51 Medicare prescriptions for Primidone, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $17.13 per fill, versus $28.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 113.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 3,370 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxcarbazepine | 49 | $39.16▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Oxcarbazepine: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Show more ▾ A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4. In 2023, this provider wrote 49 Medicare prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 1.8 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $39.16 per fill, versus $68.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 78.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,356 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 43 | $11.60▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Quetiapine Fumarate: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Show more ▾ Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur. A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 43 Medicare prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 81% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (53). Medicare paid an average of $11.60 per fill, versus $30.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 72.1 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,162 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-CaffeButalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 42 | $11.43▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe: This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Show more ▾ Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation. In 2023, this provider wrote 42 Medicare prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 1.6 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $11.43 per fill, versus $35.41 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 52.7 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,064 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ropinirole Hcl | 39 | $19.31▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ropinirole Hcl: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (29). Medicare paid an average of $19.31 per fill, versus $21.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 57 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,710 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Duloxetine Hcl | 35 | $40.81▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Duloxetine Hcl: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. Show more ▾ In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain. A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 74% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $40.81 per fill, versus $43.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 69 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,045 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pramipexole DihydrochloridePramipexole Di-Hcl | 35 | $19.77▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 35 Medicare prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $19.77 per fill, versus $20.79 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 84 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 2,490 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Emgality PenGalcanezumab-Gnlm | 32 | $770.91▼ below VA avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Emgality Pen: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. Show more ▾ It is also used to treat a certain type of headache (episodic cluster headache). Galcanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $770.91 per fill, versus $855.64 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 954 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Baclofen | 28 | $14.85▼ below VA avg | ≈ 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 28 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about 80% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $14.85 per fill, versus $31.92 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 42 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,180 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | $5.44▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Cyclobenzaprine Hcl: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. Show more ▾ It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details. In 2023, this provider wrote 22 Medicare prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 61% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $5.44 per fill, versus $13.72 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 34 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,005 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 19 | $72.89▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Pyridostigmine Bromide: Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Show more ▾ It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function. A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Pyridostigmine Bromide, about 76% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $72.89 per fill, versus $110.27 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Propranolol Hcl | 19 | $25.77▼ below VA avg | ≈ Typical |
About Propranolol Hcl: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). Show more ▾ It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. In 2023, this provider wrote 19 Medicare prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 83% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (23). Medicare paid an average of $25.77 per fill, versus $26.15 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 41 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,230 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 18 | $156.89▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Mycophenolate Mofetil: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own. Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 72% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (25). Medicare paid an average of $156.89 per fill, versus $168.80 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 30 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 900 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Lamotrigine | 18 | $14.03▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Lamotrigine: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾ It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections). A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER. In 2023, this provider wrote 18 Medicare prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about half the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (40). Medicare paid an average of $14.03 per fill, versus $17.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 52 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 1,554 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Prednisone | 17 | $16.67 | ▼ 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 17 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about a third of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (47). Medicare paid an average of $16.67 per fill, versus $6.74 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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. 19.2 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 576 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Gamunex-CImmune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 17 | $10,941.80 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Gamunex-C: This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection. Show more ▾ This medication is made from human blood that has a high level of antibodies which help fight infections. This product is also used to increase the number of certain blood cells (platelets) in people with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and to form normal blood clots. In addition, this medication is used to treat a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). This disorder causes weakness and numbness/tingling/pain in the arms and legs. This medication helps to improve these symptoms and prevents relapse. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Gamunex-C, about 71% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $10,941.80 per fill, versus $10,486.90 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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. 17 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 357 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium | 17 | $88.53 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about a third of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (42). Medicare paid an average of $88.53 per fill, versus $49.22 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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. 29 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 870 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Sertraline Hcl | 17 | $4.33▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Sertraline Hcl: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). Show more ▾ This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 17 Medicare prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (56). Medicare paid an average of $4.33 per fill, versus $11.85 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 23 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 690 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Divalproex Sodium ErDivalproex Sodium | 16 | $46.27▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Divalproex Sodium Er: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. Show more ▾ It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. In 2023, this provider wrote 16 Medicare prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $46.27 per fill, versus $96.37 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 20 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 600 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Rivastigmine | 15 | $133.86▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Rivastigmine: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE. In 2023, this provider wrote 15 Medicare prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about 63% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $133.86 per fill, versus $296.31 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 15 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 450 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tizanidine Hcl | 13 | $6.34▼ below VA 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 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (44). Medicare paid an average of $6.34 per fill, versus $16.68 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 358 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| NeuproRotigotine | 12 | $833.90▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Neupro: Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. Show more ▾ It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. Rotigotine is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Rotigotine is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Neupro, about half the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (24). Medicare paid an average of $833.90 per fill, versus $1,176.26 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Donepezil Hcl OdtDonepezil Hcl | 12 | $63.69 | ≈ Typical |
About Donepezil Hcl Odt: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 12 Medicare prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl Odt, about 75% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (16). Medicare paid an average of $63.69 per fill, versus $20.87 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average VA 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. 12 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 360 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Galantamine ErGalantamine Hbr | 11 | $50.20▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Galantamine Er: Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. Show more ▾ It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Galantamine Er, about a third of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $50.20 per fill, versus $135.29 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 13 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 390 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| EliquisApixaban | 11 | $613.90▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Eliquis: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. Show more ▾ With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% of the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (73). Medicare paid an average of $613.90 per fill, versus $843.98 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| AptiomEslicarbazepine Acetate | 11 | $1,331.07▼ below VA avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Aptiom: Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures). Show more ▾ It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Eslicarbazepine may reduce the number of seizures you have. In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Aptiom, about half the volume of the typical Virginia prescriber of this medication (22). Medicare paid an average of $1,331.07 per fill, versus $1,737.81 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average VA 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 VA average for this medication. 11 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 330 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for WEN CHEN 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 Neurology prescribing approach at this Newport News, VA 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 VA prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
