DR. PAUL RAYMOND TOMPKINS M.D.
Prescription History 1053706754
General Practice in Roanoke, VA
What does Dr. Tompkins prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tompkins wrote 1,716 Medicare prescriptions for 64 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 102 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. Tompkins prescribes.
Medications 64 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
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. Tompkins wrote 102 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $302.53 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 93 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $10.89 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 84 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $23.79 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
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. Tompkins wrote 77 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $8.61 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 62 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.20 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 50 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 90% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $42.95 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
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. Tompkins wrote 48 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $15.55 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
This product is used to treat and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 47 prescriptions for Ipratropium-Albuterol, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $26.60 per fill, versus $25.55 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).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 45 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 86% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.85 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
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. Tompkins wrote 41 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 80% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.53 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 skin patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 41 prescriptions for Scopolamine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $72.98 per fill, versus $87.14 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 39 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $38.41 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 36 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $32.12 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 31 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $38.38 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
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. Tompkins wrote 31 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.95 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 30 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 71% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $41.11 per fill, versus $129.92 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 30 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $39.52 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $19.58 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 29 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $68.23 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 28 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.45 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 28% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $12.57 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 25 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $28.63 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
Acetic acid is used to treat an outer ear infection (external otitis).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 24 prescriptions for Acetic Acid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $14.22 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 23 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $26.52 per fill, versus $6.52 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 23 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $22.92 per fill, versus $23.07 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 23 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 62% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $318.57 per fill, versus $955.42 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 21 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $57.64 per fill, versus $18.48 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
This medication is a laxative used to treat constipation.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 21 prescriptions for Lactulose, about 78% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $42.44 per fill, versus $23.26 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.44 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 19 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 30% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $27.17 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
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. Tompkins wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $15.87 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
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 19 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $95.31 per fill, versus $80.82 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. Tompkins wrote 19 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.42 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $15.63 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 18 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 69% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $154.64 per fill, versus $368.81 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 18 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $85.32 per fill, versus $42.24 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 18 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $37.86 per fill, versus $32.57 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. Tompkins wrote 18 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $28.08 per fill, versus $7.14 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
This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 17 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 13% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $311.45 per fill, versus $292.04 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
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. Tompkins wrote 17 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $20.17 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
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. Tompkins wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $293.45 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $27.90 per fill, versus $16.09 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 arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 16 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $294.71 per fill, versus $251.58 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
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. Tompkins wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $296.36 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $14.57 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $26.36 per fill, versus $22.20 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
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. Tompkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $50.04 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $31.94 per fill, versus $6.79 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. Tompkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $13.76 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
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. Tompkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 29% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,069.25 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 15 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $126.82 per fill, versus $67.18 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
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 14 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 35% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $56.67 per fill, versus $141.20 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 14 prescriptions for Lantus, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $89.33 per fill, versus $125.81 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
Latanoprost 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. Tompkins wrote 14 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 10% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $12.84 per fill, versus $10.48 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 13 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.73 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
Bumetanide 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. Tompkins wrote 13 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $84.05 per fill, versus $34.82 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 lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 13 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $83.52 per fill, versus $71.94 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 13 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $15.81 per fill, versus $10.10 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. Tompkins wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.26 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 12 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 41% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $102.55 per fill, versus $55.22 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $27.10 per fill, versus $8.56 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 11 prescriptions for Semglee (Yfgn) Pen, about 62% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $243.08 per fill, versus $242.57 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. Tompkins wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.94 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
Vancomycin is used to treat serious bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Tompkins wrote 11 prescriptions for Vancomycin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.93 per fill, versus $70.31 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. Tompkins’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tompkins prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tompkins's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (102), Levothyroxine Sodium (93) and Gabapentin (84).
How does Dr. Tompkins's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 64 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tompkins prescribes 1 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 12 about as often and 51 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tompkins 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.
