MEGAN DANIELLE POTILECHIO DO
Prescription History 1255868451
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Tucson, AZ
What does Dr. Potilechio prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Potilechio wrote 237 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 51 prescriptions for 17 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. Potilechio prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 51 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $15.46 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $121.32 per fill, versus $17.87 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 17 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 64% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $122.03 per fill, versus $113.43 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 16 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $137.51 per fill, versus $218.83 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 15 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.04 per fill, versus $20.22 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 15 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.24 per fill, versus $28.12 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 15 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $539.34 per fill, versus $543.38 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $12.09 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 14 prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $20.16 per fill, versus $70.68 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $31.64 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $73.84 per fill, versus $28.72 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 11 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 15% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $1.82 per fill, versus $15.49 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Potilechio wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $0.66 per fill, versus $10.26 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. Potilechio’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Potilechio prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Potilechio's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (51), Hydromorphone Hcl (35) and Fentanyl (17).
How does Dr. Potilechio's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Potilechio prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Arizona prescriber and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Potilechio 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 Arizona 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.
