JEROME J HOTCHKISS JR. MD
Prescription History 1033199708
Family Medicine in Stuarts Draft, VA
What does Dr. Hotchkiss prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 2,703 Medicare prescriptions for 70 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 172 prescriptions for 83 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. Hotchkiss prescribes.
Medications 70 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 Virginia 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 172 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $9.39 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 135 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.07 per fill, versus $10.42 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 130 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $5.81 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 120 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $4.77 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 114 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $14.71 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 96 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $12.15 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 94 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $9.20 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Simvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 84 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.09 per fill, versus $7.74 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 81 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $12.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 73 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $13.15 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 68 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $8.58 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 64 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $5.91 per fill, versus $6.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 61 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 57 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $12.97 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 54 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $8.95 per fill, versus $14.95 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 52 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 81% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $20.82 per fill, versus $26.36 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 52 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $11.61 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 49 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.56 per fill, versus $23.61 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $3.88 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 41 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 67% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.84 per fill, versus $6.35 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 41 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $11.34 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 40 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $13.52 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 38 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $9.17 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 35 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 89% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $6.85 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 34 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $6.56 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 34 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 89% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.17 per fill, versus $11.08 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 33 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $10.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 31 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $14.01 per fill, versus $28.31 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 31 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 76% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,003.95 per fill, versus $1,205.55 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, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 30 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.05 per fill, versus $22.29 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 28 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 75% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.86 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 28 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $8.08 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 28 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $11.21 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 26 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $891.00 per fill, versus $886.94 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 26 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.66 per fill, versus $4.94 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $10.53 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $11.56 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.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 25 prescriptions for Januvia, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $822.37 per fill, versus $961.14 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 24 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,484.94 per fill, versus $1,312.34 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 24 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $26.25 per fill, versus $29.72 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 23 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $13.71 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 22 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $959.92 per fill, versus $1,032.96 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 21 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $17.11 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 21 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 65% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $12.73 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 19 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $18.00 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 19 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 76% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.31 per fill, versus $9.08 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 19 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $46.84 per fill, versus $60.26 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 18 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $18.63 per fill, versus $20.02 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 17 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $43.63 per fill, versus $34.44 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $7.88 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 15 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $12.51 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 15 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $20.16 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 15 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.21 per fill, versus $8.97 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 14 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $8.13 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 medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $12.99 per fill, versus $28.23 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 14 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $54.23 per fill, versus $125.02 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $4.45 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
Acebutolol is used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 13 prescriptions for Acebutolol Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $60.28 per fill, versus $44.77 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 13 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $8.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 13 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.30 per fill, versus $15.86 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 13 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $19.72 per fill, versus $17.83 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 used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 13 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 12 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 21% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1.92 per fill, versus $4.76 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2.21 per fill, versus $2.87 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 12 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $17.13 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 12 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $53.98 per fill, versus $68.74 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 12 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.09 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $5.74 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 25% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.77 per fill, versus $7.25 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Hotchkiss wrote 11 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.21 per fill, versus $13.60 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. Hotchkiss’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hotchkiss prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hotchkiss's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (172), Levothyroxine Sodium (135) and Amlodipine Besylate (130).
How does Dr. Hotchkiss's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 70 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hotchkiss prescribes 1 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 26 about as often and 43 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hotchkiss 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 Virginia 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.
