DR. DANIEL M HAFEZ MD
Prescription History 1134534621
Neurological Surgery in Saint Louis, MO
What does Dr. Hafez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hafez wrote 457 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 124 prescriptions for 48 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. Hafez 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 124 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $15.05 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 113 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 3.9 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $8.12 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 57 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $9.75 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 55 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $16.38 per fill, versus $15.91 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 41 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 67% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $34.54 per fill, versus $27.79 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 27 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $17.77 per fill, versus $18.87 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 15 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.23 per fill, versus $13.69 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 12% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $20.32 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Hafez wrote 12 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 21% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.20 per fill, versus $14.18 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. Hafez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hafez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hafez's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (124), Mupirocin (113) and Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (57).
How does Dr. Hafez's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hafez prescribes 3 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 1 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hafez 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 Missouri 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.
