DR. ROBERT M PICKERING M.D.
Prescription History 1124015821
Orthopaedic Surgery in Olive Branch, MS
What does Dr. Pickering prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pickering wrote 1,987 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Meloxicam, with 574 prescriptions for 230 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. Pickering prescribes.
Medications 15 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 Mississippi prescribers.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 574 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 7.1 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $3.73 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
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 381 prescriptions for Lansoprazole, about 15 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.55 per fill, versus $28.81 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 260 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 6.7 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $6.47 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 188 prescriptions for Etodolac, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $30.35 per fill, versus $35.85 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 167 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $15.37 per fill, versus $21.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 124 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $19.72 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 51 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $5.29 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 42 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 36% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $15.96 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 38 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $3.31 per fill, versus $6.28 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 38 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 34% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $25.61 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 33 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $11.36 per fill, versus $10.09 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 28 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $8.68 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 heavy bleeding during your menstrual period.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 23 prescriptions for Tranexamic Acid, about 62% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.99 per fill, versus $20.27 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 22 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $12.25 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Pickering wrote 18 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $7.09 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. Pickering’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pickering prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pickering's most prescribed medications were Meloxicam (574), Lansoprazole (381) and Methylprednisolone (260).
How does Dr. Pickering's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pickering prescribes 6 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 4 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pickering 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 Mississippi 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.
