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DR. MARIA FAIN-KARPUS M.D.
Prescription History 1992785877
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine in Woodland Hills, CA

NPI Status: Active since January 18, 2006

Contact Information

20251 VENTURA BLVD.
STE.# A
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
ZIP 91364
Phone: (818) 883-9000
Fax: (818) 883-2300

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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. MARIA FAIN-KARPUS M.D., an active Adolescent Medicine specialist practicing in Woodland Hills, CA. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 95 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Trazodone Hcl, which accounts for 29 claims alone.

Medication Index

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Divalproex Sodium

Generic Formulation: Divalproex SodiumSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 18
30-Day Fills 18.0
Days Supply 284
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims46.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills56.1
Peer Average Days Supply1,480
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 60.9% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $297.15 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$16.51

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$45.51

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Formulation: Duloxetine HclSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 164
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims40.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills75.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,218
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 70.0% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $1,013.73 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$84.48

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$50.41

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 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.

Therapeutic Applications

Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. 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.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Formulation: Escitalopram OxalateSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 22
30-Day Fills 22.1
Days Supply 365
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims47.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills89.5
Peer Average Days Supply2,636
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 53.2% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $203.60 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$9.25

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$14.32

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

S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Therapeutic Applications

Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Olanzapine

Generic Formulation: OlanzapineSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 14
30-Day Fills 14.1
Days Supply 291
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims54.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills64.7
Peer Average Days Supply1,766
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 CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $358.96 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$25.64

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$41.60

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 benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Therapeutic Applications

Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Formulation: Trazodone HclSpecialty: Pediatric Medicine
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 29
30-Day Fills 29.1
Days Supply 505
CA State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims55.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills98.2
Peer Average Days Supply2,885
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 47.3% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside CA. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $207.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$7.14

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$13.84

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

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. MARIA FAIN-KARPUS M.D. provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Woodland Hills, CA.

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 **Adolescent 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.