DR. JULIA A FILES M.D.
Prescription History 1083698310
Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ
What does Dr. Files prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Files wrote 2,459 Medicare prescriptions for 73 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 249 prescriptions for 75 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. Files prescribes.
Medications 73 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 Arizona prescribers.
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 249 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $21.69 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 197 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $13.15 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 165 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $11.42 per fill, versus $9.85 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 157 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $9.86 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 80 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $24.20 per fill, versus $17.96 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 72 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,218.80 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 71 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $6.45 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 medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 52 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $6.82 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 47 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $25.77 per fill, versus $15.37 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 a hormone.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 43 prescriptions for Estradiol, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $107.69 per fill, versus $51.55 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $4.68 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 40 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $12.01 per fill, versus $7.16 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 38 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $27.06 per fill, versus $26.66 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 38 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $16.70 per fill, versus $9.99 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
Pravastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 37 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $13.08 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 36 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $31.53 per fill, versus $28.84 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 35 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 82% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.30 per fill, versus $4.89 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 33 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $13.34 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 33 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.96 per fill, versus $12.09 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 32 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 72% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.66 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 30 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $33.77 per fill, versus $33.26 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 30 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $6.97 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 30 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 76% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,368.60 per fill, versus $1,104.34 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $14.84 per fill, versus $13.58 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 29 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $956.12 per fill, versus $1,315.99 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 29 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $28.12 per fill, versus $19.22 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 28 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 80% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $102.44 per fill, versus $65.07 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 27 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.39 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.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 26 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.24 per fill, versus $7.86 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 25 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $101.11 per fill, versus $92.03 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 25 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $18.67 per fill, versus $15.49 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $24.72 per fill, versus $13.27 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 24 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $8.91 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 23 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $48.96 per fill, versus $45.40 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
Simvastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 23 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $8.50 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 is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 21 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $10.26 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 20 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $5.15 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 20 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $26.45 per fill, versus $26.65 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 20 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $20.49 per fill, versus $25.19 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $16.40 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 19 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.12 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 19 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $11.79 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 18 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $16.33 per fill, versus $15.46 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 18 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.14 per fill, versus $3.99 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 17 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 64% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.09 per fill, versus $16.79 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 16 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,038.54 per fill, versus $1,289.09 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 15 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.07 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 15 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.95 per fill, versus $13.72 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 15 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.73 per fill, versus $30.16 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
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 15 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $16.95 per fill, versus $13.23 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 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 15 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $771.26 per fill, versus $760.10 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 anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.82 per fill, versus $17.56 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $6.85 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 14 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.72 per fill, versus $22.33 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 14 prescriptions for Primidone, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $11.96 per fill, versus $27.24 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $19.74 per fill, versus $24.78 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Dotti, about 74% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $61.52 per fill, versus $109.96 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $11.42 per fill, versus $20.13 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $11.28 per fill, versus $23.61 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $19.97 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $17.44 per fill, versus $15.75 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $64.40 per fill, versus $91.70 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $40.66 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 hormone (estrogen).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 13 prescriptions for Yuvafem, about 74% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $170.62 per fill, versus $134.58 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.75 per fill, versus $18.32 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 12 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $5.21 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $7.61 per fill, versus $5.35 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 hormone.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 12 prescriptions for Premarin, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $546.32 per fill, versus $415.43 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.75 per fill, versus $5.69 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $24.83 per fill, versus $24.82 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 medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.52 per fill, versus $8.07 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $21.40 per fill, versus $29.77 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Files wrote 11 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $13.94 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. Files’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Files prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Files's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (249), Losartan Potassium (197) and Levothyroxine Sodium (165).
How does Dr. Files's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 73 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Files prescribes 3 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 14 about as often and 56 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Files 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 Arizona 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.
