MR. MATTHEW JOSHUA WHEELER MD
Prescription History 1265608939
Surgery in Kearney, NE
What does Dr. Wheeler prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wheeler wrote 48 Medicare prescriptions for 2 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 35 prescriptions for 23 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. Wheeler prescribes.
Medications 2 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 Nebraska prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Wheeler wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 61% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $10.57 per fill, versus $20.09 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Nebraska prescribers
Dr. Wheeler wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Nebraska prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $10.71 per fill, versus $12.50 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. Wheeler’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wheeler prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wheeler's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (35) and Pantoprazole Sodium (13).
How does Dr. Wheeler's prescribing compare with other Nebraska prescribers?
Of the 2 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wheeler prescribes 2 less often than the typical Nebraska prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wheeler 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 Nebraska 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.
