RICHARD HOUCK DO
Prescription History 1285050708
Emergency Medicine in Wheeling, WV
What does Dr. Houck prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Houck wrote 171 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 31 prescriptions for 31 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. Houck prescribes.
Medications 7 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 West Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 32% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.53 per fill, versus $15.85 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 61% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1.55 per fill, versus $3.46 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 treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 28 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 74% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $10.15 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 27 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.45 per fill, versus $9.29 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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 27 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 84% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $6.68 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 West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 16 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $13.90 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Houck wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 32% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $6.57 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. Houck’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Houck prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Houck's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (31), Prednisone (30) and Doxycycline Hyclate (28).
How does Dr. Houck's prescribing compare with other West Virginia prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Houck prescribes 2 about as often than the typical West Virginia prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Houck 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 West Virginia 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.
