MATTHEW C RALSTIN M.D.
Prescription History 1104088731
Ophthalmology in Warsaw, IN
What does Dr. Ralstin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ralstin wrote 959 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 299 prescriptions for 94 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. Ralstin prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Indiana 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 299 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $6.74 per fill, versus $10.05 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 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 172 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $12.18 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 163 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $36.13 per fill, versus $36.12 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 114 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.47 per fill, versus $23.54 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 86 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $10.63 per fill, versus $14.20 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 Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 70 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.58 per fill, versus $28.65 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
This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 19 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 36% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.16 per fill, versus $26.70 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 medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 13 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 33% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.24 per fill, versus $22.03 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 27% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $62.72 per fill, versus $79.06 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Dr. Ralstin wrote 11 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $17.01 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. Ralstin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ralstin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ralstin's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (299), Dorzolamide-Timolol (172) and Prednisolone Acetate (163).
How does Dr. Ralstin's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ralstin prescribes 5 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 1 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ralstin 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 Indiana 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.
