DR. BRADEN CHRISTOPHER POWERS MD
Prescription History 1073827721
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Dubuque, IA
What does Dr. Powers prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Powers wrote 4,884 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone/umeclidin/vilanter), with 912 prescriptions for 192 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. Powers prescribes.
Medications 35 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 912 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 16 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $852.65 per fill, versus $757.09 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 635 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 20 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $5.84 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 500 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 8.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $44.56 per fill, versus $25.79 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
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 374 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 11 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $478.35 per fill, versus $457.30 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 309 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 6.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $781.99 per fill, versus $716.57 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 290 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 7.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $635.81 per fill, versus $527.80 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 210 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 7.3 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $608.33 per fill, versus $617.85 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 185 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $3.46 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 172 prescriptions for Ventolin Hfa, about 6.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $58.81 per fill, versus $61.21 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
Roflumilast is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 137 prescriptions for Roflumilast, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $66.99 per fill, versus $84.95 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 134 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $334.44 per fill, versus $281.09 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 133 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $10.20 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 130 prescriptions for Arnuity Ellipta, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $307.95 per fill, versus $271.45 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 116 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $656.49 per fill, versus $567.13 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 77 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $11.13 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 70 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $13.74 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 69 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 54 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $9.15 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
Pirfenidone is used to treat a certain lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 31 prescriptions for Pirfenidone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $948.28 per fill, versus $1,993.83 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $204.26 per fill, versus $127.13 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 30 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $426.60 per fill, versus $394.01 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 30 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 86% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $27.13 per fill, versus $28.37 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 29 prescriptions for Ofev, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12,901.35 per fill, versus $12,707.00 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 28 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $182.94 per fill, versus $175.28 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.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 27 prescriptions for Advair Hfa, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $546.64 per fill, versus $421.54 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 26 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.48 per fill, versus $10.44 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 25 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.61 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 24 prescriptions for Bevespi Aerosphere, about as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $459.38 per fill, versus $455.85 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 19 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 83% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $5.94 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 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 17 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about 88% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $217.89 per fill, versus $142.79 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 14 prescriptions for Dulera, about 63% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $341.63 per fill, versus $376.60 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
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 13 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 74% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $183.57 per fill, versus $236.05 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $577.90 per fill, versus $748.24 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 37% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $73.76 per fill, versus $99.93 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Powers wrote 11 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.98 per fill, versus $44.18 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. Powers’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Powers prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Powers's most prescribed medications were Trelegy Ellipta (912), Azithromycin (635) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (500).
How does Dr. Powers's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Powers prescribes 15 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 15 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Powers 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 Iowa 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.
