DR. MARK D CARLSON M.D.
Prescription History 1184736498
Internal Medicine in Pittsburg, KS
What does Dr. Carlson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Carlson wrote 5,712 Medicare prescriptions for 120 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 235 prescriptions for 65 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. Carlson prescribes.
Medications 120 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 Kansas prescribers.
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 235 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (207). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $7.78 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 213 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $8.47 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 198 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $4.04 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 167 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $9.81 per fill, versus $11.02 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 163 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.72 per fill, versus $10.37 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 162 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $23.82 per fill, versus $20.52 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 151 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $5.08 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 151 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $5.59 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 150 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,156.33 per fill, versus $1,166.21 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 148 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $10.01 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 129 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $12.43 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 112 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $10.99 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 111 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $783.54 per fill, versus $741.96 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 111 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $10.60 per fill, versus $15.10 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 104 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $10.91 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 104 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $11.53 per fill, versus $19.96 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 101 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 82% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $7.81 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 98 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.41 per fill, versus $8.18 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 94 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.98 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 87 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $3.51 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 a hormone.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 84 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $37.43 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 79 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $8.23 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 77 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.07 per fill, versus $3.97 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
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 73 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $30.28 per fill, versus $44.82 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
Simvastatin 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 73 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 70 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 87% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $65.47 per fill, versus $66.86 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 69 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $6.57 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 67 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $5.80 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 63 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.78 per fill, versus $16.85 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 used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 62 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $6.44 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 60 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $11.33 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 59 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $807.55 per fill, versus $878.41 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 57 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.94 per fill, versus $6.49 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
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Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 57 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $6.92 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 53 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.26 per fill, versus $4.36 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 51 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 71% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $3.60 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 49 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $25.76 per fill, versus $28.66 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 47 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18.01 per fill, versus $16.35 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 46 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.35 per fill, versus $6.52 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 44 prescriptions for Jantoven, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $7.35 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 44 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 76% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $8.93 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 43 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $24.49 per fill, versus $23.00 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 43 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.99 per fill, versus $17.50 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 40 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $11.94 per fill, versus $7.01 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 39 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $7.55 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 38 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $13.42 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 38 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $7.71 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 37 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 71% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $7.52 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 36 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 79% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $5.39 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 36 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.88 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 34 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $23.83 per fill, versus $13.77 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 31 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 76% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $31.12 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 31 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 76% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $22.87 per fill, versus $23.50 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 31 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $5.08 per fill, versus $9.52 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
Pravastatin 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 31 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 69% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 29 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $12.24 per fill, versus $14.01 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 drugs, an ACE inhibitor (benazepril) and a "water pill"/diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 28 prescriptions for Benazepril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $25.83 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 28 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.80 per fill, versus $23.39 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
Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 26 prescriptions for Fludrocortisone Acetate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.40 per fill, versus $19.69 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 a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 26 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $450.60 per fill, versus $804.63 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $112.06 per fill, versus $137.71 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 24 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.62 per fill, versus $14.53 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 high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 23 prescriptions for Candesartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $80.53 per fill, versus $76.17 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 23 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $10.60 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 23 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 85% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.17 per fill, versus $14.50 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 21 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 66% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $7.45 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 21 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 69% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $30.34 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
Lovastatin 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 21 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about 78% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.82 per fill, versus $7.62 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 21 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $19.53 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $19.87 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 treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 73% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $21.60 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $24.81 per fill, versus $17.49 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 29% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $5.11 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 62% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $21.77 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $19.56 per fill, versus $10.60 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $7.34 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 20 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 90% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $21.53 per fill, versus $19.30 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 product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 19 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 81% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $12.50 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 19 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about 78% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.18 per fill, versus $23.11 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 19 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 24% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $19.37 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 35% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $852.16 per fill, versus $1,157.12 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 19 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $11.60 per fill, versus $16.38 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 19 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $52.87 per fill, versus $27.56 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 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 18 prescriptions for Synjardy, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,133.51 per fill, versus $813.85 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 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 18 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $6.32 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 32% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $21.05 per fill, versus $27.47 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
Fenofibrate 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $43.82 per fill, versus $25.10 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $954.25 per fill, versus $783.83 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $83.50 per fill, versus $117.54 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 36% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $616.62 per fill, versus $778.89 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 17 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $6.96 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.01 per fill, versus $15.76 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 15 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 32% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $7.81 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 15 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $6.88 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 15 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 39% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $680.55 per fill, versus $806.51 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 32% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $15.56 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
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Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $31.49 per fill, versus $25.68 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (La), about 71% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $36.61 per fill, versus $50.82 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.79 per fill, versus $13.17 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $18.79 per fill, versus $21.40 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.92 per fill, versus $13.26 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $12.06 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 35% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $16.55 per fill, versus $16.02 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $8.25 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
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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 14 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 30% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,213.67 per fill, versus $813.59 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
Diltiazem 12-hour sustained-action capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem 12hr Er, about 86% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $42.30 per fill, versus $125.63 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
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 13 prescriptions for Temazepam, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.77 per fill, versus $12.70 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 60% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $27.14 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $23.26 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.57 per fill, versus $16.00 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 24% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $16.07 per fill, versus $22.38 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
Fenofibrate 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 Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.09 per fill, versus $25.99 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $177.63 per fill, versus $115.83 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 2 drugs: empagliflozin and linagliptin.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Glyxambi, about 70% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $510.67 per fill, versus $741.09 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 60% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $54.32 per fill, versus $37.02 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 28% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $2.47 per fill, versus $2.35 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 11 prescriptions for Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $41.87 per fill, versus $22.51 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 11 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $9.44 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 11 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 23% as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $17.31 per fill, versus $26.49 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
Trandolapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Kansas prescribers
Dr. Carlson wrote 11 prescriptions for Trandolapril, about half as often as the typical Kansas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.74 per fill, versus $14.48 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. Carlson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Carlson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Carlson's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (235), Levothyroxine Sodium (213) and Alprazolam (198).
How does Dr. Carlson's prescribing compare with other Kansas prescribers?
Of the 120 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Carlson prescribes 26 more often than the typical Kansas prescriber, 41 about as often and 53 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Carlson 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 Kansas 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.
