DR. RICHARD W MOOS MD PC
Prescription History 1033100821
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Scottsdale, AZ
What does Dr. Moos prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Moos wrote 250 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 17 prescriptions.
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. Moos prescribes.
Medications 18 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 17 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $12.18 per fill, versus $9.86 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $19.84 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 16 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $14.40 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $16.40 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $13.30 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 15 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $15.37 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 to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $8.22 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 14 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 12% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $8.14 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $6.97 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.91 per fill, versus $22.33 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 14 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.04 per fill, versus $19.22 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
Alogliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 13 prescriptions for Alogliptin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $165.96 per fill, versus $189.46 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $241.26 per fill, versus $1,057.99 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 11 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.12 per fill, versus $15.75 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 11 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $36.13 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Moos wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 7% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $9.22 per fill, versus $9.85 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. Moos’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Moos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Moos's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (17), Quetiapine Fumarate (17) and Pioglitazone Hcl (16).
How does Dr. Moos's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Moos prescribes 18 less often than the typical Arizona prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Moos 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.
