DR. JOSEPH RICHARD BECKER MD
Prescription History 1235313321
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in San Antonio, TX
What does Dr. Becker prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Becker wrote 1,252 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 375 prescriptions for 125 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. Becker prescribes.
Medications 25 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 375 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $12.55 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 173 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $1,255.36 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 78 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,377.10 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 73 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,007.17 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 68 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 63 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $95.20 per fill, versus $68.20 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 44 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $134.98 per fill, versus $135.60 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 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $38.40 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 30 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $368.18 per fill, versus $378.20 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 27 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.40 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 27 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.26 per fill, versus $8.72 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 levels of prolactin hormone in your body.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 26 prescriptions for Cabergoline, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $59.50 per fill, versus $68.40 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Methimazole is used to treat overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 25 prescriptions for Methimazole, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.08 per fill, versus $10.85 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 23 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,314.36 per fill, versus $985.01 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
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 22 prescriptions for Teriparatide, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $1,733.24 per fill, versus $2,437.02 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 19 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,759.95 per fill, versus $1,393.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 17 prescriptions for Incontrol Pen Needle, about 89% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $46.15 per fill, versus $50.43 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 17 prescriptions for Januvia, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $625.38 per fill, versus $1,016.43 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 16 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $331.55 per fill, versus $255.26 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 in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 16 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $44.58 per fill, versus $43.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 15 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $104.15 per fill, versus $97.88 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
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 13 prescriptions for Forteo, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $4,204.09 per fill, versus $4,202.08 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 13 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.93 per fill, versus $11.98 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Becker wrote 12 prescriptions for Testosterone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $185.11 per fill, versus $168.39 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. Becker’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Becker prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Becker's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (375), Mounjaro (173) and Ozempic (78).
How does Dr. Becker's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Becker prescribes 4 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 7 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Becker 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 Texas 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.
