MS. VIVIAN APONTE FNP-BC
Prescription History 1992236731
Nurse Practitioner - Family in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since March 23, 2017

Contact Information

HOSPITAL SPECIAL SURGERY
535 EAST 70TH STREET NURSING ADMINISTRATION
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021
Phone: (914) 821-9123

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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 MS. VIVIAN APONTE FNP-BC, an active Family specialist practicing in New York, NY. Our medical registry currently tracks 6 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 185 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Oxycodone Hcl, which accounts for 72 claims alone.

Medication Index

No matching medications currently found on file.

Gabapentin

Generic Formulation: GabapentinSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.0
Days Supply 175
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims78.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills113.9
Peer Average Days Supply3,301
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 82.1% 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 $52.49 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.75

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$17.62

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 cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

Therapeutic Applications

Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. 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.

Hydromorphone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Hydromorphone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 31
30-Day Fills 31.0
Days Supply 209
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills22.0
Peer Average Days Supply238
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 40.9% more claims 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 $144.72 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$4.67

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$117.32

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 opioid analgesic made from MORPHINE and used mainly as an analgesic. It has a shorter duration of action than morphine.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone 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.

Meloxicam

Generic Formulation: MeloxicamSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 23
30-Day Fills 23.0
Days Supply 644
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims48.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills66.8
Peer Average Days Supply1,938
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 52.1% 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 $90.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$3.92

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$5.53

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 benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

Therapeutic Applications

Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain.

Methocarbamol

Generic Formulation: MethocarbamolSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 11
30-Day Fills 11.0
Days Supply 81
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims22.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills23.7
Peer Average Days Supply559
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 50.0% 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 $31.98 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.91

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$12.89

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 centrally acting muscle relaxant whose mode of action has not been established. It is used as an adjunct in the symptomatic treatment of musculoskeletal conditions associated with painful muscle spasm. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1206)

Therapeutic Applications

Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatment. It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Oxycodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Oxycodone HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 72
30-Day Fills 72.0
Days Supply 461
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims45.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills46.0
Peer Average Days Supply929
Highly Elevated Utilization

This provider exhibits a high preference for this treatment path, registering a volume 60.0% 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 $544.32 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.56

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.54

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 derivative of CODEINE.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone 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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Formulation: Tramadol HclSpecialty: Nurse Practitioner
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 34
30-Day Fills 34.0
Days Supply 185
NY State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims39.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills39.7
Peer Average Days Supply796
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 $94.81 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$2.79

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.95

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 narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

Therapeutic Applications

See also Warning section. 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.

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 MS. VIVIAN APONTE FNP-BC 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 **Family** 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.