DR. JOSE CARBAJAL MD
Prescription History 1013000751
Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ
What does Dr. Carbajal prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Carbajal wrote 252 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 42 prescriptions for 41 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. Carbajal prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 42 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $8.07 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 38 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.08 per fill, versus $7.52 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 37 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $16.21 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 19 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $9.88 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 17 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $4.11 per fill, versus $10.32 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $14.91 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $21.26 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.79 per fill, versus $25.67 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $3.99 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 12 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $1.63 per fill, versus $12.67 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 11 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $21.28 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Carbajal wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $40.66 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. Carbajal’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Carbajal prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Carbajal's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (42), Methylprednisolone (38) and Ondansetron Odt (37).
How does Dr. Carbajal's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Carbajal prescribes 2 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 1 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Carbajal 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 Arizona 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.
