DR. ALEXANDER DAVID TAPPER M.D.
Prescription History 1205215621
Urology in Pontiac, MI
What does Dr. Tapper prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tapper wrote 3,150 Medicare prescriptions for 38 medications. The most prescribed was Tamsulosin Hcl, with 741 prescriptions for 279 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. Tapper prescribes.
Medications 38 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 Michigan prescribers.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 741 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 8.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $25.00 per fill, versus $19.34 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 367 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 7.3 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $21.14 per fill, versus $17.21 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 bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 188 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $799.04 per fill, versus $681.06 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
Silodosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 184 prescriptions for Silodosin, about 7.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $81.39 per fill, versus $86.27 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 overactive bladder.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 133 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $873.55 per fill, versus $676.45 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 128 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $69.30 per fill, versus $74.16 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 123 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 4 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $6.85 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 115 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $74.94 per fill, versus $94.27 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 an overactive bladder.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 107 prescriptions for Trospium Chloride Er, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $218.24 per fill, versus $198.43 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 89 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $33.48 per fill, versus $29.85 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
Enzalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 87 prescriptions for Xtandi, about 2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14,042.82 per fill, versus $12,814.43 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
This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 74 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $18.80 per fill, versus $32.50 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
Tadalafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 71 prescriptions for Tadalafil, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $254.59 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
This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 67 prescriptions for Abiraterone Acetate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $970.84 per fill, versus $1,824.53 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 67 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.63 per fill, versus $12.17 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 60 prescriptions for Mirabegron Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $588.58 per fill, versus $535.83 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 56 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.66 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 52 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $4.67 per fill, versus $4.02 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 46 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $2.32 per fill, versus $5.75 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
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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 46 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $4.15 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
Relugolix is used to treat prostate cancer in men.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 43 prescriptions for Orgovyx, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2,587.24 per fill, versus $2,644.81 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 36 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.09 per fill, versus $5.80 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 Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 31 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $26.71 per fill, versus $25.23 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
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 27 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 83% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $50.25 per fill, versus $37.58 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 a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 24 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $17.62 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 make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 19 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 70% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $54.03 per fill, versus $113.44 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
Apalutamide is used to treat men with prostate cancer.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 18 prescriptions for Erleada, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14,094.46 per fill, versus $14,577.26 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 a hormone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 17 prescriptions for Estradiol, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $73.41 per fill, versus $67.66 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 17 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $22.92 per fill, versus $23.98 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 medicated gel contains testosterone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 15 prescriptions for Testosterone, about 74% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $80.55 per fill, versus $170.20 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 34% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $2.77 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 used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 14 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $44.33 per fill, versus $34.71 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $64.09 per fill, versus $15.58 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
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 13 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 41% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $36.48 per fill, versus $40.51 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $8.87 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $8.48 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 13% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $4.60 per fill, versus $14.86 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Michigan prescribers
Dr. Tapper wrote 12 prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Michigan prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $64.06 per fill, versus $18.24 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. Tapper’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tapper prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tapper's most prescribed medications were Tamsulosin Hcl (741), Finasteride (367) and Myrbetriq (188).
How does Dr. Tapper's prescribing compare with other Michigan prescribers?
Of the 38 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tapper prescribes 18 more often than the typical Michigan prescriber, 7 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tapper 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 Michigan 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.
