DR. EDGAR ALLAN POU ACEVEDO MD
Prescription History 1194304014
General Practice in Aguadilla, PR
What does Dr. Pou Acevedo prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 434 Medicare prescriptions for 16 medications. The most prescribed was Baclofen, with 71 prescriptions for 68 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. Pou Acevedo prescribes.
Medications 16 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 Puerto Rico prescribers.
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 71 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $8.20 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 69 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $4.51 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 45 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.94 per fill, versus $9.47 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
Orphenadrine is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 30 prescriptions for Orphenadrine Citrate Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $16.90 per fill, versus $23.64 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 26 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 13% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $7.25 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 22 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 67% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $16.21 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 22 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 38% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $14.79 per fill, versus $12.97 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
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 22 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 37% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $23.28 per fill, versus $24.33 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 20 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 19 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $10.44 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 18 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.20 per fill, versus $7.39 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 16 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 29% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $6.56 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.28 per fill, versus $16.23 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 14 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.31 per fill, versus $5.02 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 5% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $9.88 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Pou Acevedo wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulindac, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $16.52 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. Pou Acevedo’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pou Acevedo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pou Acevedo's most prescribed medications were Baclofen (71), Meloxicam (69) and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (45).
How does Dr. Pou Acevedo's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 16 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pou Acevedo prescribes 1 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 2 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pou Acevedo 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 Puerto Rico 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.
