ANDREA M PINCHAM BENTON MD
Prescription History 1154317618
Internal Medicine in Hoover, AL
What does Dr. Pincham Benton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 630 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Methylprednisolone, with 127 prescriptions for 119 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. Pincham Benton prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Alabama prescribers.
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 127 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 121 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.35 per fill, versus $6.63 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 68 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 82% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $17.32 per fill, versus $27.96 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
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 60 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $95.29 per fill, versus $37.14 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 32 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $5.54 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 31 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.84 per fill, versus $18.02 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
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 23 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $8.98 per fill, versus $12.48 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 21 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.81 per fill, versus $7.50 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 18 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $12.19 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $9.20 per fill, versus $6.73 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $16.16 per fill, versus $7.69 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $18.42 per fill, versus $14.31 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.52 per fill, versus $3.20 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 13 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 67% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $33.60 per fill, versus $36.76 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 depression.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 12 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $4.67 per fill, versus $9.51 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 31% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.03 per fill, versus $12.13 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 18% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $11.49 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 11 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 29% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $394.63 per fill, versus $490.92 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Pincham Benton wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 25% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $13.14 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. Pincham Benton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pincham Benton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pincham Benton's most prescribed medications were Methylprednisolone (127), Azithromycin (121) and Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (68).
How does Dr. Pincham Benton's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pincham Benton prescribes 3 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 3 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pincham Benton 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 Alabama 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.
