DR. CHRISTOPHER LUTHER D.O.
Prescription History 1285013169
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Tucson, AZ
What does Dr. Luther prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Luther wrote 522 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 150 prescriptions for 89 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. Luther prescribes.
Medications 8 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. Luther wrote 150 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.25 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Luther wrote 100 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $9.01 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Luther wrote 94 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $17.96 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. Luther wrote 94 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.16 per fill, versus $13.80 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Luther wrote 31 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 74% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1.08 per fill, versus $4.37 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Luther wrote 22 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $14.61 per fill, versus $28.84 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Luther wrote 19 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $7.86 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Luther wrote 12 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.98 per fill, versus $22.73 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. Luther’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Luther prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Luther's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (150), Ibuprofen (100) and Gabapentin (94).
How does Dr. Luther's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Luther prescribes 3 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 1 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Luther 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.
