CASSANDRA M WURTZEL
Prescription History 1992210421
Nurse Practitioner in Sarasota, FL
Medicare Part D Prescription History
Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for CASSANDRA M WURTZEL, an active Nurse Practitioner specialist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 7 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 330 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Dicyclomine Hcl, which accounts for 80 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 FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 80 | $4.80▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
In 2023, this provider wrote 80 Medicare prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.5 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $4.80 per fill, versus $22.89 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 80 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 368 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Cephalexin | 74 | $7.48▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Cephalexin: This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾ This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic with antimicrobial activity similar to that of CEPHALORIDINE or CEPHALOTHIN, but somewhat less potent. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. In 2023, this provider wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 2.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (32). Medicare paid an average of $7.48 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 74 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 415 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 54 | $6.76▼ below FL avg | ▲ More than typical |
About Ciprofloxacin Hcl: This medication is used to treat eye infections. Show more ▾ Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. In 2023, this provider wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.5 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (35). Medicare paid an average of $6.76 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 54 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 324 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tramadol Hcl | 46 | $1.86▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾ This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating. In 2023, this provider wrote 46 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 69% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $1.86 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 46 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 134 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Hydrocodone-AcetaminophenHydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 32 | $5.87▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $5.87 per fill, versus $20.21 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 32 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 94 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Oxycodone-AcetaminophenOxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 31 | $4.31▼ below FL avg | ▼ Less than typical |
About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾ It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. In 2023, this provider wrote 31 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $4.31 per fill, versus $33.99 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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 FL average for this medication. 31 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 93 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 | $18.83 | ▼ Less than typical |
About Tamsulosin Hcl: Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Show more ▾ It does not shrink the prostate, but it works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently (including during the middle of the night). Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 15% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (87). Medicare paid an average of $18.83 per fill, versus $17.32 statewide. How often this provider prescribes it This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL 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. 28 30-Day Fills standardized to 30-day supplies 808 Days of Medication total across all patients in 2023 | |||
About this data. The prescription history for CASSANDRA M WURTZEL 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 Nurse Practitioner prescribing approach at this Sarasota, FL 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 FL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.
