BYRON JAWON HATHORN NP
Prescription History 1023749231
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Birmingham, AL
What does Byron Hathorn prescribe?
In 2024, Byron Hathorn wrote 550 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 44 prescriptions for 12 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 Byron Hathorn prescribes.
Medications 28 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 44 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $13.65 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 41 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $6.73 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 anxiety.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 32 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $24.89 per fill, versus $13.93 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 30 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $15.27 per fill, versus $12.48 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 29 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $14.94 per fill, versus $11.68 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 28 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 16% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $12.18 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 27 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $19.16 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 26 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.67 per fill, versus $9.51 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 23 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.54 per fill, versus $11.84 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $14.09 per fill, versus $24.31 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
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
Byron Hathorn wrote 19 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $11.10 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 19 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $17.56 per fill, versus $10.65 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 18 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.26 per fill, versus $4.83 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 18 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $22.67 per fill, versus $30.37 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 treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 17 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18.09 per fill, versus $15.40 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).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 15 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $24.74 per fill, versus $21.31 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
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 15 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $17.56 per fill, versus $18.93 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 13 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $7.61 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 13 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $11.15 per fill, versus $9.38 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $21.69 per fill, versus $14.13 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.75 per fill, versus $15.83 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 10% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $15.78 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 16% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $11.50 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 35% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.78 per fill, versus $18.02 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
Byron Hathorn wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 9% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $7.41 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
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
Byron Hathorn wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 19% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $5.34 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Byron Hathorn wrote 11 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 33% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $77.23 per fill, versus $48.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Byron Hathorn’s prescriptions
What does Byron Hathorn prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Byron Hathorn's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (44), Amlodipine Besylate (41) and Buspirone Hcl (32).
How does Byron Hathorn's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Byron Hathorn prescribes 28 less often than the typical Alabama prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Byron Hathorn 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.
