DR. JOHN T KNIGHT M.D.
Prescription History 1063458321
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Southlake, TX
What does Dr. Knight prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Knight wrote 534 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Cephalexin, with 189 prescriptions for 162 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. Knight prescribes.
Medications 5 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Knight wrote 189 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.34 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Knight wrote 154 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $4.11 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Knight wrote 145 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.64 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. Knight wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.98 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Knight wrote 20 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $12.11 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.
Questions about Dr. Knight’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Knight prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Knight's most prescribed medications were Cephalexin (189), Meloxicam (154) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (145).
How does Dr. Knight's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Knight prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 1 about as often and 2 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Knight 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.
