JAMES RHODES BAUCUM DO
Prescription History 1295239457
General Practice in Big Spring, TX
What does Dr. Baucum prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Baucum wrote 545 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 51 prescriptions for 29 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. Baucum prescribes.
Medications 27 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
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. Baucum wrote 51 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $7.17 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 46 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $17.65 per fill, versus $15.87 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
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. Baucum wrote 40 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 78% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $980.97 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 30 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $5.30 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.86 per fill, versus $6.07 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. Baucum wrote 24 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $164.41 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 23 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $27.73 per fill, versus $28.56 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. Baucum wrote 21 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,174.88 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 21 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $9.60 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $11.71 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 20 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.76 per fill, versus $9.74 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. Baucum wrote 19 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $6.14 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
Simvastatin 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. Baucum wrote 17 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $8.39 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $8.71 per fill, versus $14.00 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. Baucum wrote 15 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,245.97 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
Glipizide 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. Baucum wrote 15 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.02 per fill, versus $9.42 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 15 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $9.11 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 14 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.20 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Glipizide 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. Baucum wrote 14 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $13.48 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.82 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Rosuvastatin 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. Baucum wrote 14 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $6.59 per fill, versus $13.19 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 blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 13 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.50 per fill, versus $4.50 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $7.30 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. Baucum wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,125.38 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Baucum wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.42 per fill, versus $4.63 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. Baucum wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $54.33 per fill, versus $122.62 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. Baucum wrote 11 prescriptions for Techlite Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $27.89 per fill, versus $26.07 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. Baucum’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Baucum prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baucum's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (51), Gabapentin (46) and Mounjaro (40).
How does Dr. Baucum's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Baucum prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 26 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Baucum 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.
