MICHAEL PATRICK STRAYER MD
Prescription History 1043424021
Emergency Medicine in San Angelo, TX
What does Dr. Strayer prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Strayer wrote 116 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 28 prescriptions for 28 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. Strayer prescribes.
Medications 6 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Strayer wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.49 per fill, versus $3.54 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Strayer wrote 21 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $13.64 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Strayer wrote 20 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.03 per fill, versus $15.72 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Strayer wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1.69 per fill, versus $7.30 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 bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Strayer wrote 17 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.71 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Strayer wrote 11 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $10.82 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. Strayer’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Strayer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Strayer's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (28), Doxycycline Hyclate (21) and Cefdinir (20).
How does Dr. Strayer's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Strayer prescribes 6 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Strayer 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 Texas 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.
