DR. BENJAMIN W HALE MD
Prescription History 1124464599
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Iowa City, IA
What does Dr. Hale prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hale wrote 39 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Spironolactone, with 14 prescriptions.
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. Hale prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Hale wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 25% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1.26 per fill, versus $6.53 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Hale wrote 14 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Hale wrote 11 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 24% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $261.10 per fill, versus $834.76 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. Hale’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hale prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hale's most prescribed medications were Spironolactone (14), Warfarin Sodium (14) and Xarelto (11).
How does Dr. Hale's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hale prescribes 3 less often than the typical Iowa prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hale 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 Iowa 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.
