ADOLPH C CARLSON DDS
Prescription History 1013577832
Dentist - General Practice in Colorado Springs, CO
What does Dr. Carlson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Carlson wrote 650 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Chlorhexidine Gluconate, with 149 prescriptions for 133 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. Carlson prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Colorado prescribers.
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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 149 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.38 per fill, versus $6.32 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 113 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.73 per fill, versus $12.65 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 97 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1.86 per fill, versus $3.58 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 91 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.95 per fill, versus $16.47 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 88 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.25 per fill, versus $9.15 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 70 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $6.61 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 75% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $10.93 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 certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Triazolam, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $35.82 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.98 per fill, versus $20.88 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. Carlson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Carlson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Carlson's most prescribed medications were Chlorhexidine Gluconate (149), Dexamethasone (113) and Amoxicillin (97).
How does Dr. Carlson's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Carlson prescribes 6 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 1 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Carlson 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 Colorado 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.
