DR. PHILLIP ROBERT PETERSON M.D.
Prescription History 1003137613
Emergency Medicine in Lewisburg, PA
What does Dr. Peterson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Peterson wrote 148 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 33 prescriptions for 33 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Peterson prescribes.
Medications 7 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 33 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 29 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $4.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 21 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.84 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 21 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 34% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 16 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 66% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $13.61 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $14.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Peterson wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.97 per fill, versus $9.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Peterson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Peterson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Peterson's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (33), Prednisone (29) and Cephalexin (21).
How does Dr. Peterson's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Peterson prescribes 7 less often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Peterson prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
