DR. DAVID BUTTROSS III MD
Prescription History 1083615421
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Lake Charles, LA
What does Dr. Buttross prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Buttross wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Benztropine Mesylate, with 15 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. Buttross prescribes.
Medications 2 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Buttross wrote 15 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 34% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.13 per fill, versus $12.88 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Buttross wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $8.14 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. Buttross’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Buttross prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Buttross's most prescribed medications were Benztropine Mesylate (15) and Trazodone Hcl (11).
How does Dr. Buttross's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Buttross prescribes 2 less often than the typical Louisiana prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Buttross 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 Louisiana 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.
