DR. TAD DOUGLAS SCHOEDEL M.D.
Prescription History 1083972913
Ophthalmology in Roanoke, VA
What does Dr. Schoedel prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Schoedel wrote 13,774 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 4,277 prescriptions for 965 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. Schoedel prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 4,277 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 29 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $10.48 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 2,361 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 28 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $14.10 per fill, versus $19.54 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
This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 1,542 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 21 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $16.32 per fill, versus $35.45 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 800 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 7.1 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $31.27 per fill, versus $37.81 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 765 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 14 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $19.06 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 pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 717 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 9.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $17.83 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 652 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 13 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $355.33 per fill, versus $506.74 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
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 375 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about 9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $423.35 per fill, versus $507.05 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 276 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 10 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $6.56 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 product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 266 prescriptions for Simbrinza, about 8.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $267.09 per fill, versus $280.55 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 239 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 7.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $125.27 per fill, versus $155.87 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
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 229 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $16.73 per fill, versus $19.51 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
Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 216 prescriptions for Travoprost, about 7.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $130.95 per fill, versus $170.73 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 treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 173 prescriptions for Combigan, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $316.25 per fill, versus $384.84 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
Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 147 prescriptions for Rocklatan, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $515.53 per fill, versus $561.22 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 135 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $362.23 per fill, versus $479.33 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 117 prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $128.98 per fill, versus $183.02 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 86 prescriptions for Alphagan P, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $433.78 per fill, versus $410.71 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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 54 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.23 per fill, versus $11.25 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 before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 43 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $43.83 per fill, versus $37.85 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 certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 42 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.04 per fill, versus $15.29 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
This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 35 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $127.52 per fill, versus $152.73 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 29 prescriptions for Restasis, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $944.03 per fill, versus $1,100.30 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 medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 28 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 67% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $94.03 per fill, versus $79.34 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
Tafluprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 26 prescriptions for Tafluprost, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $125.06 per fill, versus $177.64 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 25 prescriptions for Acetazolamide Er, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $43.46 per fill, versus $43.90 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 dry eye disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 25 prescriptions for Xiidra, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $1,006.36 per fill, versus $1,228.45 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 eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 20 prescriptions for Lotemax Sm, about 71% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $275.99 per fill, versus $260.68 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 18 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 73% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $18.06 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
Acetazolamide is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 15 prescriptions for Acetazolamide, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $17.29 per fill, versus $46.32 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 15 prescriptions for Restasis Multidose, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $631.40 per fill, versus $721.78 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 used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 14 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $40.43 per fill, versus $28.48 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Schoedel wrote 12 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $48.04 per fill, versus $66.21 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. Schoedel’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Schoedel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Schoedel's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (4,277), Dorzolamide-Timolol (2,361) and Brimonidine Tartrate (1,542).
How does Dr. Schoedel's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Schoedel prescribes 21 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 6 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Schoedel 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 Virginia 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.
