DR. CAREY SPEECE PENNISTON DO
Prescription History 1992963334
Family Medicine in Dallas, TX

NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2008

Contact Information

10534 GARLAND RD
DALLAS, TX
ZIP 75218
Phone: (214) 321-2673
Fax: (214) 321-4329

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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. CAREY SPEECE PENNISTON DO, an active Family Medicine specialist practicing in Dallas, TX. Our medical registry currently tracks 5 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 154 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Potassium Chloride, which accounts for 81 claims alone.

Medication Index


Doxycycline Hyclate

Generic Formulation: Doxycycline HyclateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 12.0
Days Supply 320
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.7
Peer Average Days Supply495
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 61.3% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $143.33 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.94

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$23.67

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 tetracycline derivative with similar antimicrobial activity.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats 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.

Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Generic Formulation: Hydroxychloroquine SulfateSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 32
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims90.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills179.7
Peer Average Days Supply5,296
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 64.4% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $706.78 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$22.09

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$71.58

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 chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970)

Therapeutic Applications

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs. This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended for coronavirus infection, also known as COVID-19, unless you are enrolled in a study. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.

Losartan Potassium

Generic Formulation: Losartan PotassiumSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 12
30-Day Fills 36.0
Days Supply 1,080
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims106.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills268.0
Peer Average Days Supply8,004
Highly Conservative Utilization

This provider demonstrates a highly selective approach to this formula, recording 88.7% less volume than the regional standard for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $78.22 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$6.52

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$11.24

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 antagonist of ANGIOTENSIN TYPE 1 RECEPTOR with antihypertensive activity due to the reduced pressor effect of ANGIOTENSIN II.

Therapeutic Applications

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Nuedexta

Generic Formulation: Dextromethorphan Hbr/QuinidineSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 17
30-Day Fills 17.0
Days Supply 510
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims31.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills33.0
Peer Average Days Supply637
Conservative Utilization

This provider writes prescriptions for this formulation 45.2% less frequently than the standard regional baseline metric for practitioners inside TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $18,641.07 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$1,096.53

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$977.89

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.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan.

Potassium Chloride

Generic Formulation: Potassium ChlorideSpecialty: Family Practice
Provider Metrics Summary
Total Claims 81
30-Day Fills 146.9
Days Supply 4,389
TX State Average Benchmarks
Peer Average Claims62.0
Peer Average 30-Day Fills118.6
Peer Average Days Supply3,443
Elevated Utilization

This provider maintains an active emphasis on this therapeutic option, recording 30.6% more claims than the standard regional baseline profile for TX. Gross expenditures recorded under Medicare program tracking definitions for this provider calculate to an estimated aggregate of $6,655.84 across this reporting matrix range.

Provider Avg Cost Per Claim

$82.17

State Avg Cost Per Claim

$29.33

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 white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

Therapeutic Applications

This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood. A normal level of potassium in the blood is important. Potassium helps your cells, kidneys, heart, muscles, and nerves work properly. Most people get enough potassium by eating a well-balanced diet. Some conditions that can lower your body's potassium level include severe prolonged diarrhea and vomiting, hormone problems such as hyperaldosteronism, or treatment with water pills/diuretics.

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. CAREY SPEECE PENNISTON DO provides transparency into local medical care patterns within Dallas, TX.

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 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.