DR. ALVIN H. MEYER JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1215918321
Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology in Hermitage, TN
What does Dr. Meyer prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Meyer wrote 118 Medicare prescriptions for 3 medications. The most prescribed was Triamcinolone Acetonide, with 53 prescriptions for 34 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. Meyer prescribes.
Medications 3 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 Tennessee prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Meyer wrote 53 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.15 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Meyer wrote 41 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.47 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
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Meyer wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $76.48 per fill, versus $77.00 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. Meyer’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Meyer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Meyer's most prescribed medications were Triamcinolone Acetonide (53), Cephalexin (41) and Fluorouracil (24).
How does Dr. Meyer's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 3 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Meyer prescribes 2 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Meyer 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 Tennessee 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.
