Surgical Oncology
982 Medicare Part D prescribers, $23.0M in drug costs.
Data: CMS Medicare Part D, 2023 (most current available) · Updated March 2026
982
Prescribers
$23.0M
Drug Cost
84,998
Claims
$23K
Cost/Provider
516
Opioid Prescribers
44.4%
Avg Opioid Rate
27.3%
Avg Brand %
0
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🔎 Data Overview
Average opioid prescribing rate of 44.4% is significantly elevated. While some specialties (pain management, anesthesiology) legitimately prescribe opioids at high rates, this figure deserves context about the specialty's typical patient population.
Average brand-name prescribing rate of 27.3% is notably high. While some specialties require brand-name medications without generic alternatives, higher brand rates increase costs to Medicare and patients.
Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.
Top States for Surgical Oncology
Top Surgical Oncology Prescribers
| Provider | Claims | Drug Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Gladys Giron | 32 | $429 |
| Allison Dipasquale | 168 | $2,110 |
| Angela Seda | 114 | $1,130 |
| Julie Sprunt | 79 | $321 |