DR. JOHN PAUL BLOCK M.D.
Prescription History 1053677021
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Juneau, AK
What does Dr. Block prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Block wrote 2,190 Medicare prescriptions for 68 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 182 prescriptions for 35 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. Block prescribes.
Medications 68 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 Alaska 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 182 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $13.32 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 145 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $7.55 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 123 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $7.12 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 78 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $10.62 per fill, versus $16.91 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 76 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $12.63 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 75 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $12.31 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 72 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $19.91 per fill, versus $19.98 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 71 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $14.59 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 70 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $29.47 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 62 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 84% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $10.12 per fill, versus $11.96 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 51 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $16.37 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 51 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,030.66 per fill, versus $1,295.22 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 50 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $38.46 per fill, versus $41.46 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 47 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.06 per fill, versus $13.80 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 41 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $6.80 per fill, versus $5.36 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 41 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.73 per fill, versus $8.98 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 41 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $10.90 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 38 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.63 per fill, versus $12.94 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 depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 33 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.46 per fill, versus $9.56 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 32 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.93 per fill, versus $16.16 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 31 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 88% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.30 per fill, versus $21.53 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 30 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.06 per fill, versus $14.88 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 30 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 81% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $718.06 per fill, versus $1,057.54 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 depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 30 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $16.66 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 26 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 78% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $13.26 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 25 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $15.96 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 65% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $10.99 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 22 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.22 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 22 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 41% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $689.38 per fill, versus $1,087.50 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $10.15 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $5.44 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 21 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 33% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $22.52 per fill, versus $22.78 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 20 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.34 per fill, versus $34.34 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 19 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $26.25 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 73% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $16.84 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
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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.57 per fill, versus $11.19 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $22.73 per fill, versus $57.20 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 62% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $7.19 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 18 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 64% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,016.38 per fill, versus $1,054.87 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 17 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 63% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.33 per fill, versus $7.60 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 17 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 39% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $16.90 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 38% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $31.33 per fill, versus $11.60 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 16 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 62% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $11.76 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 15 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 40% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $41.96 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.27 per fill, versus $8.06 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 82% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $13.64 per fill, versus $15.69 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 15 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.50 per fill, versus $13.71 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 15 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 73% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $772.74 per fill, versus $726.25 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $33.04 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 Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 63% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $5.97 per fill, versus $5.87 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 13 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $12.05 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Fewer than five Alaska prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $23.68 per fill, versus $6.92 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 37% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.84 per fill, versus $8.11 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $26.96 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Entresto, about 27% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $178.26 per fill, versus $1,116.78 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $263.63 per fill, versus $141.97 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.74 per fill, versus $15.48 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 12 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $31.56 per fill, versus $43.47 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $7.89 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Breyna, about 80% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $231.77 per fill, versus $179.53 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 32% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $26.86 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
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 68% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $334.45 per fill, versus $507.46 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $44.75 per fill, versus $16.58 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 28% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.51 per fill, versus $28.50 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 41% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $35.02 per fill, versus $43.59 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $16.39 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Block wrote 11 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $231.04 per fill, versus $311.57 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. Block’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Block prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Block's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (182), Lisinopril (145) and Amlodipine Besylate (123).
How does Dr. Block's prescribing compare with other Alaska prescribers?
Of the 67 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Block prescribes 11 more often than the typical Alaska prescriber, 17 about as often and 39 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Block 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 |
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| 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 Alaska 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.
