DONALD NICHOLAS HOPE M.D.
Prescription History 1104146554
Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX
What does Dr. Hope prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hope wrote 206 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 65 prescriptions for 27 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. Hope prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 65 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $21.43 per fill, versus $26.25 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 39 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.86 per fill, versus $7.30 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $25.16 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $15.87 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 19 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $16.06 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 18 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $7.30 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 11 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.83 per fill, versus $16.04 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hope wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $12.56 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. Hope’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hope prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hope's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (65), Tramadol Hcl (39) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (22).
How does Dr. Hope's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hope prescribes 1 more often than the typical Texas prescriber and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hope 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 Texas 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.
