STEPHEN PANOSIAN FNP
Prescription History 1093355430
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Queen Creek, AZ
What does Stephen Panosian prescribe?
In 2024, Stephen Panosian wrote 2,155 Medicare prescriptions for 70 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 155 prescriptions for 39 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 Stephen Panosian prescribes.
Medications 70 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 155 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $13.96 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 129 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $5.94 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 112 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $6.44 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 75 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $7.42 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 70 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,749.10 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 68 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.51 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 65 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.35 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 60 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $17.01 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 59 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $4.29 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 49 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,544.24 per fill, versus $1,142.27 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 45 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $26.91 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 44 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,561.06 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 44 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $10.71 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 42 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.19 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 42 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.19 per fill, versus $9.94 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 41 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1,330.05 per fill, versus $1,057.99 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $15.04 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 40 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $9.06 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 39 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $18.93 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
Stephen Panosian wrote 39 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $16.40 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 36 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.93 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 34 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 80% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $2.46 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.25 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 31 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $7.98 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 30 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.87 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 28 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $24.72 per fill, versus $28.74 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.28 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 27 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,294.25 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 27 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.69 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.68 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 24 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 72% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.37 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 24 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $10.32 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 24 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.53 per fill, versus $13.80 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 22 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.70 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
Insulin aspart is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 22 prescriptions for Novolog Flexpen, about 84% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $263.86 per fill, versus $244.02 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 19 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $12.37 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $21.26 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 18 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.94 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 used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.52 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 17 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $13.13 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
This medication is a combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide and is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 17 prescriptions for Soliqua 100-33, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,433.25 per fill, versus $1,141.47 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 asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 17 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $803.79 per fill, versus $917.33 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 16 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $27.32 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 16 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1.62 per fill, versus $9.01 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $16.21 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 16 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $34.20 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 14 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.79 per fill, versus $17.17 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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $12.50 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 14 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $172.11 per fill, versus $135.66 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 14 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.85 per fill, versus $14.40 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.82 per fill, versus $9.68 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 13 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $44.64 per fill, versus $16.65 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 13 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.24 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 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 Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 13 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $815.98 per fill, versus $854.55 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $22.73 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 13 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.88 per fill, versus $4.37 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 13 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $9.88 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 12 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.53 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, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.28 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $9.59 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.99 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
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
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $17.80 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Linzess, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $770.78 per fill, versus $901.06 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.96 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 treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 25% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.81 per fill, versus $28.12 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
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $25.08 per fill, versus $13.93 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.48 per fill, versus $9.32 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $2,378.05 per fill, versus $1,362.05 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 a combination of 2 drugs: dapagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Stephen Panosian wrote 11 prescriptions for Xigduo Xr, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $483.81 per fill, versus $1,084.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Stephen Panosian’s prescriptions
What does Stephen Panosian prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Panosian's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (155), Lisinopril (129) and Atorvastatin Calcium (112).
How does Stephen Panosian's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 70 medications with a state comparison, Stephen Panosian prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 14 about as often and 55 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Stephen Panosian 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.
