ETHAN CLAY SCHNEIDER MD
Prescription History 1083177224
Hospitalist in Council Bluffs, IA
What does Dr. Schneider prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Schneider wrote 221 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav), with 33 prescriptions for 30 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. Schneider prescribes.
Medications 12 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 33 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $6.93 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 29 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 27% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.69 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 26 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $6.14 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 20 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 35% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.38 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 20 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 87% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $6.41 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 15 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 7% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $2.39 per fill, versus $8.00 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
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. Schneider wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 31% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $4.22 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $12.11 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 13 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (147). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $5.01 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 13 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 30% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.92 per fill, versus $30.29 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $6.81 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Schneider wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 8% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (138). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $12.10 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. Schneider’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Schneider prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Schneider's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (33), Furosemide (29) and Pantoprazole Sodium (26).
How does Dr. Schneider's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Schneider prescribes 1 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 1 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Schneider 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.
