BRUCE SAND DO
Prescription History 1093826521
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Phoenix, AZ
What does Dr. Sand prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sand wrote 316 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 120 prescriptions for 41 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. Sand prescribes.
Medications 9 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 120 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $15.81 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 52 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $72.41 per fill, versus $64.52 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 41 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $21.28 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 27 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $16.95 per fill, versus $21.55 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 22 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $13.81 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
This medication is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 17 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $42.69 per fill, versus $49.77 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 medication is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 13 prescriptions for Cimzia (2 Pack), about 78% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $5,766.45 per fill, versus $6,895.68 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.28 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
This medication is used to treat plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Sand wrote 12 prescriptions for Skyrizi On-Body, about 64% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $20,457.99 per fill, versus $20,638.54 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. Sand’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sand prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sand's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (120), Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (52) and Dicyclomine Hcl (41).
How does Dr. Sand's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sand prescribes 2 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 1 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sand 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.
