Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
784 Medicare Part D prescribers, $1.16B in drug costs.
Data: CMS Medicare Part D, 2023 (most current available) · Updated March 2026
784
Prescribers
$1.16B
Drug Cost
1,651,320
Claims
$1.5M
Cost/Provider
16
Opioid Prescribers
0.6%
Avg Opioid Rate
26.9%
Avg Brand %
0
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🔎 Data Overview
Average brand-name prescribing rate of 26.9% is notably high. While some specialties require brand-name medications without generic alternatives, higher brand rates increase costs to Medicare and patients.
Average cost per provider of $1,479,723 is exceptionally high, reflecting this specialty's use of expensive medications. High per-provider costs in specialties like oncology or rheumatology often reflect legitimate clinical needs.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Top States for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
| # | State | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 1 |
Top Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Prescribers
| Provider | Claims | Drug Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Deirdre Mooney | 3,457 | $1.3M |