ROBERT E OSTENDORF III M.D.
Prescription History 1003833021
Otolaryngology in Gadsden, AL
What does Dr. Ostendorf prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ostendorf wrote 3,144 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Montelukast Sodium, with 592 prescriptions for 168 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. Ostendorf prescribes.
Medications 32 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 592 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 6.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $12.11 per fill, versus $12.79 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 472 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $15.24 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 366 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 8.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $36.17 per fill, versus $32.60 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 346 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $16.24 per fill, versus $10.91 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 238 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.64 per fill, versus $15.92 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 181 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $8.47 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 178 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $4.18 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 eye infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 92 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $41.01 per fill, versus $18.49 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 91 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $9.67 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 90 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 76 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $12.19 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 eczema of the outer ear (also known as chronic itchy ear).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 44 prescriptions for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $53.89 per fill, versus $55.13 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 37 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $33.01 per fill, versus $27.96 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 35 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $8.85 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 34 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $10.56 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 25 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 77% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $14.31 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 22 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $16.52 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 22 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $6.63 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 bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 21 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about 87% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $127.21 per fill, versus $123.57 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 21 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1.35 per fill, versus $4.91 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 20 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $23.47 per fill, versus $17.10 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 17 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 14% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $11.89 per fill, versus $15.06 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.46 per fill, versus $11.24 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 14 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3,742.01 per fill, versus $3,859.92 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 mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 14 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $8.68 per fill, versus $15.29 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $3.20 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 along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $4.43 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $6.54 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 12 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 39% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $6.16 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $21.76 per fill, versus $12.44 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
This medication is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 11 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $244.51 per fill, versus $240.13 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Ostendorf wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 7% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $18.38 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. Ostendorf’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ostendorf prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ostendorf's most prescribed medications were Montelukast Sodium (592), Famotidine (472) and Azelastine Hcl (366).
How does Dr. Ostendorf's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 32 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ostendorf prescribes 10 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 5 about as often and 17 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ostendorf 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 Alabama 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.
