BENJAMIN TYRUS HOUSTON PA
Prescription History 1215309521
Physician Assistant in Eugene, OR
What does Benjamin Houston prescribe?
In 2024, Benjamin Houston wrote 2,690 Medicare prescriptions for 76 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 325 prescriptions for 95 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 Benjamin Houston prescribes.
Medications 76 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 Oregon 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 325 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (168). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $12.77 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 144 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $10.58 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 115 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 89% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $12.22 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 92 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 83% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $8.73 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 80 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $14.31 per fill, versus $17.43 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 71 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 90% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $11.14 per fill, versus $16.28 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 65 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 60% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $11.59 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 65 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $10.21 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 65 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 78% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $20.77 per fill, versus $15.87 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 depression.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 64 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $14.56 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 59 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 84% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1,275.54 per fill, versus $1,003.37 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 59 prescriptions for Indapamide, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.86 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 54 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 70% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $23.72 per fill, versus $20.58 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 53 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $12.52 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 53 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.60 per fill, versus $21.50 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 53 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $23.73 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 53 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $6.78 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 51 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $15.72 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 46 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.14 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 39 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.49 per fill, versus $8.56 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 39 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 90% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,502.25 per fill, versus $1,203.90 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 38 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 74% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $11.00 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 37 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 69% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.68 per fill, versus $11.40 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 36 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 90% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.26 per fill, versus $13.34 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 35 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.43 per fill, versus $12.14 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 32 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $18.80 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 31 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 86% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $6.31 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 29 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.05 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 28 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $20.05 per fill, versus $32.53 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 28 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $21.12 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 27 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $6.70 per fill, versus $15.28 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 26 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.69 per fill, versus $26.63 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 25 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 41% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.79 per fill, versus $6.84 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 25 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,534.55 per fill, versus $999.12 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 depression.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 23 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 67% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.48 per fill, versus $9.58 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 23 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.28 per fill, versus $8.41 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 23 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $5.02 per fill, versus $13.10 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $9.18 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 21 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $32.11 per fill, versus $27.90 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 21 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 60% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.89 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 20 prescriptions for Risperidone, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $18.97 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Olmesartan, about 76% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.17 per fill, versus $41.97 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 treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 18 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 80% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $29.99 per fill, versus $29.64 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 18 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 62% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $10.32 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 30% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $5.66 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 18 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 67% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $37.70 per fill, versus $29.30 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 17 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 37% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $13.59 per fill, versus $14.08 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 17 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 80% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $46.33 per fill, versus $38.21 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 anxiety.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 16 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.27 per fill, versus $16.40 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $13.58 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 16 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.43 per fill, versus $5.66 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 15 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about 60% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $14.89 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.34 per fill, versus $10.71 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $24.99 per fill, versus $17.53 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 15 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 74% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $62.50 per fill, versus $58.48 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 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 15 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $19.87 per fill, versus $12.12 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 14 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $15.08 per fill, versus $6.93 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $16.74 per fill, versus $9.17 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 14 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 34% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $34.12 per fill, versus $17.80 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 14 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 34% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.62 per fill, versus $10.75 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.71 per fill, versus $7.85 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 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $116.85 per fill, versus $165.81 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 13 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 41% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $173.67 per fill, versus $128.36 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 13 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.85 per fill, versus $13.27 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $17.30 per fill, versus $15.39 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
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 13 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 41% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $739.19 per fill, versus $664.04 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $23.01 per fill, versus $22.07 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 12 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 39% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,087.99 per fill, versus $1,218.69 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 12 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 28% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.05 per fill, versus $21.53 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
Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Amantadine, about 37% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $95.02 per fill, versus $45.51 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 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $236.07 per fill, versus $228.28 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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.04 per fill, versus $15.68 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
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 Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $84.85 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 26% as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $563.74 per fill, versus $865.59 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.44 per fill, versus $6.09 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Oregon prescribers
Benjamin Houston wrote 11 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about half as often as the typical Oregon prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $48.69 per fill, versus $34.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Benjamin Houston’s prescriptions
What does Benjamin Houston prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Houston's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (325), Amlodipine Besylate (144) and Levothyroxine Sodium (115).
How does Benjamin Houston's prescribing compare with other Oregon prescribers?
Of the 76 medications with a state comparison, Benjamin Houston prescribes 7 more often than the typical Oregon prescriber, 19 about as often and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Benjamin Houston 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 Oregon 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.
