DR. KIMBERLY B AUGENSTEIN M.D.
Prescription History 1760431340
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Traverse City, MI

NPI Status: Active since May 09, 2006

Contact Information

3988 W ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
ZIP 49684
Phone: (231) 935-0860
Fax: (231) 935-0930

Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

When choosing a healthcare provider, especially one who prescribes medications, having access to their prescribing history can be invaluable. This page offers detailed insights into the prescriptions DR. KIMBERLY B AUGENSTEIN M.D. has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Why This Information Matters

This Medicare Part D dataset provides transparency into the provider’s prescribing patterns, helping you understand the scope and nature of their pharmaceutical care. Here’s what you can learn:

Prescribing Trends: See which medications—both generic and brand-name—this provider has most frequently prescribed.
Specialization Insights: The types of drugs prescribed can give insight into the provider’s areas of focus or specialization, whether it’s managing chronic conditions, addressing acute illnesses, or providing preventive care.
Cost Awareness: Learn about the total drug costs associated with these prescriptions, which may help you anticipate your own costs and coverage needs.
Patient-Centered Decision Making: Understanding a provider’s prescribing practices helps you align their expertise with your health goals, ensuring the care you receive is consistent with your expectations.

Baclofen

Generic Name: Baclofen
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 185
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 210.7
What is this prescription?: A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.
What is this prescription used for?: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Name: Citalopram Hydrobromide
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
What is this prescription?: A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.
What is this prescription used for?: Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Clonazepam

Generic Name: Clonazepam
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 19
What is this prescription?: An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.
What is this prescription used for?: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Cyproheptadine Hcl

Generic Name: Cyproheptadine Hcl
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 17
What is this prescription used for?: Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. This medication also blocks another natural substance in your body (serotonin). This medication should not be used in newborn or premature infants.

Dantrolene Sodium

Generic Name: Dantrolene Sodium
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 80
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 80.8
What is this prescription?: Skeletal muscle relaxant that acts by interfering with excitation-contraction coupling in the muscle fiber. It is used in spasticity and other neuromuscular abnormalities. Although the mechanism of action is probably not central, dantrolene is usually grouped with the central muscle relaxants.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat muscle tightness and cramping (spasms) caused by certain nerve disorders such as spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis. It works by relaxing the muscles. Dantrolene helps reduce muscle pain and stiffness, improves your ability to move around, and lets you do more of your daily activities. Dantrolene is also used with other treatments to prevent or treat special cases of high fever (malignant hyperthermia) related to anesthesia and surgery.

Diazepam

Generic Name: Diazepam
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 47
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 47
What is this prescription?: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Diclofenac Sodium

Generic Name: Diclofenac Sodium
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 34
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 35
What is this prescription?: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
What is this prescription used for?: See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Name: Divalproex Sodium
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 16
What is this prescription?: 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.
What is this prescription used for?: 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.

Famotidine

Generic Name: Famotidine
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12.4
What is this prescription?: A competitive histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Its main pharmacodynamic effect is the inhibition of gastric secretion.
What is this prescription used for?: Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed. This medication is also used to treat certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems (such as erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing. Famotidine belongs to a class of drugs known as H2 blockers. This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Gabapentin

Generic Name: Gabapentin
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 70
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 70
What is this prescription?: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
What is this prescription used for?: 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.

Glycopyrrolate

Generic Name: Glycopyrrolate
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 22
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 23
What is this prescription?: A muscarinic antagonist used as an antispasmodic, in some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, and to reduce salivation with some anesthetics.
What is this prescription used for?: Glycopyrrolate solution is used to reduce excessive drooling caused by medical conditions (such as cerebral palsy). This medication works by decreasing the amount of saliva you make. Glycopyrrolate belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Name: Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Ibuprofen

Generic Name: Ibuprofen
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 14
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 14
What is this prescription?: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties
What is this prescription used for?: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen 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, pain, or fever.

Meloxicam

Generic Name: Meloxicam, Submicronized
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15
What is this prescription?: 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.
What is this prescription used for?: 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.

Methenamine Hippurate

Generic Name: Methenamine Hippurate
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 17
What is this prescription used for?: Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. It is not used to treat an active infection. Antibiotics must be used first to treat and cure the infection. Methenamine is a drug that stops the growth of bacteria in urine. This medication also contains an ingredient that helps to make the urine acidic. When the urine is acidic, methenamine turns into formaldehyde to kill the bacteria. This drug is effective only against bacterial infections in the urinary tract. It will not work for other types of bacterial infections (such as in the blood) or for viral infections (such as the common cold or flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Naproxen

Generic Name: Naproxen
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 18
What is this prescription?: An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.
What is this prescription used for?: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain.

Oxybutynin Chloride

Generic Name: Oxybutynin Chloride
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 11
What is this prescription used for?: This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions. It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is also used to treat children 6 years of age and older who have an overactive bladder due to certain nerve disorders (such as spina bifida).

Oxycodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Name: Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 11
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Pregabalin

Generic Name: Pregabalin
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 27
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 27.2
What is this prescription?: A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Name: Tizanidine Hcl
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 48
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 59
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Trihexyphenidyl Hcl

Generic Name: Trihexyphenidyl Hcl
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24
What is this prescription used for?: Trihexyphenidyl is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol). Trihexyphenidyl belongs to a class of medication called anticholinergics that work by blocking a certain natural substance (acetylcholine). This helps decrease muscle stiffness, sweating, and the production of saliva, and helps improve walking ability in people with Parkinson's disease. Anticholinergics can stop severe muscle spasms of the back, neck, and eyes that are sometimes caused by psychiatric drugs. It can also decrease other side effects such as muscle stiffness/rigidity (extrapyramidal signs-EPS). It is not helpful in treating movement problems caused by tardive dyskinesia and may worsen them.

This dataset provides information about prescriptions written for Medicare beneficiaries in the year 2022. It does not include prescriptions for patients with private insurance, Medicaid, or other coverage types. However, this information remains valuable for all patients, as it may reflect the provider's overall prescribing preferences and approach to pharmaceutical care. This can help you make better-informed decisions when considering or continuing care with this provider.