MICHAEL CHAI M.D.
Prescription History 1992182018
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since April 27, 2015

Contact Information

353 E 17TH ST
2ND FLOOR, ROOM 223
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10003
Phone: (212) 420-3743

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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 MICHAEL CHAI M.D., an active Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program specialist practicing in New York, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 1,545 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Latanoprost, which accounts for 364 claims alone.


Bimatoprost

Generic Formulation: BimatoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 93.3
Days Supply 2,800
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills61.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,780
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,569.00 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$157.55

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$174.10

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 cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.

Brimonidine Tartrate

Generic Formulation: Brimonidine TartrateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 156
30-Day Fills 485.8
Days Supply 14,582
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims61.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills105.3
Peer Average Days Supply3,022
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 155.7% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,266.90 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$70.70

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 quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Cequa

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 20.0
Days Supply 600
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims33.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills49.2
Peer Average Days Supply1,471
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 66.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,578.76 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$507.16

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$784.72

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Cyclosporine

Generic Formulation: CyclosporineSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 76
30-Day Fills 130.0
Days Supply 3,900
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims25.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills45.0
Peer Average Days Supply1,336
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 204.0% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $11,294.94 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$148.62

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$706.30

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 group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.

Therapeutic Applications

Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Formulation: Diclofenac SodiumSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 44
30-Day Fills 46.9
Days Supply 1,190
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims49.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,433
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $750.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.06

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$89.15

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 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Dorzolamide Hcl

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 53
30-Day Fills 155.6
Days Supply 4,670
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.7
Peer Average Days Supply2,675
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,177.97 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.23

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$30.75

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.

Therapeutic Applications

Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Dorzolamide-Timolol

Generic Formulation: Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol MaleatSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 181
30-Day Fills 599.1
Days Supply 17,990
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims90.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills175.1
Peer Average Days Supply5,241
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 101.1% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $4,770.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$26.36

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$32.93

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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Erythromycin

Generic Formulation: Erythromycin BaseSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 146
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills55.9
Peer Average Days Supply938
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 74.1% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $216.02 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.43

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.23

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

Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents 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.

Latanoprost

Generic Formulation: LatanoprostSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 364
30-Day Fills 1,114.2
Days Supply 33,340
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims149.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills254.5
Peer Average Days Supply7,268
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 144.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $5,495.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$15.10

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.93

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 prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.

Therapeutic Applications

Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.

Moxifloxacin

Generic Formulation: Moxifloxacin HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 39
30-Day Fills 39.0
Days Supply 499
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims74.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills76.3
Peer Average Days Supply1,280
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $413.24 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$10.60

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$36.20

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 fluoroquinolone that acts as an inhibitor of DNA TOPOISOMERASE II and is used as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.

Ofloxacin

Generic Formulation: OfloxacinSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 200
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims73.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills78.4
Peer Average Days Supply1,731
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 84.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $219.35 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$19.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$20.90

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 fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin 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.

Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim

Generic Formulation: Polymyxin B Sulf/TrimethoprimSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 193
30-Day Fills 217.8
Days Supply 4,634
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims37.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,176
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 421.6% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $2,253.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.68

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$8.59

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 medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Prednisolone Acetate

Generic Formulation: Prednisolone AcetateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 292
30-Day Fills 327.2
Days Supply 8,805
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims135.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills176.5
Peer Average Days Supply4,637
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 116.3% higher than the standard regional baseline profile for NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $16,967.13 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$58.11

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$52.63

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 medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

Timolol Maleate

Generic Formulation: Timolol MaleateSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 60
30-Day Fills 185.5
Days Supply 5,570
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims70.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills139.2
Peer Average Days Supply4,099
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,282.55 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$21.38

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$38.85

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 beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Valacyclovir

Generic Formulation: Valacyclovir HclSpecialty: Ophthalmology
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 33.0
Days Supply 990
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims23.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills32.9
Peer Average Days Supply768
Standard Average Utilization

This provider's prescribing patterns for this therapeutic formulation sit directly in line with standard baseline averages across NY. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,688.16 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$76.73

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$46.60

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 acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.

Therapeutic Applications

Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.

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 MICHAEL CHAI M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within New York, NY.

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 **Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program** 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.