DR. BAIN CHODOROV CATE MD
Prescription History 1063452621
Family Medicine in Inez, TX
What does Dr. Cate prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Cate wrote 270 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Clonazepam, with 35 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Cate prescribes.
Medications 13 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 35 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $8.82 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 33 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $19.77 per fill, versus $25.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 32 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.82 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 31 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.30 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 22 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $53.22 per fill, versus $25.26 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 19 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $4.59 per fill, versus $9.48 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 19 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $6.10 per fill, versus $13.19 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 17 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $15.87 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 16 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $5.46 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 12 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $10.30 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $1.28 per fill, versus $4.50 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 11 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $123.58 per fill, versus $143.20 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Cate wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 10% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.49 per fill, versus $7.09 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. Cate’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Cate prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cate's most prescribed medications were Clonazepam (35), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (33) and Tramadol Hcl (32).
How does Dr. Cate's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Cate prescribes 13 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Cate 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.
