DR. ROBERT FRANCIS SMYTHE M.D.
Prescription History 1306874607
Internal Medicine in Yuma, AZ
What does Dr. Smythe prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smythe wrote 2,160 Medicare prescriptions for 65 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 176 prescriptions for 52 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. Smythe prescribes.
Medications 65 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 176 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $16.63 per fill, versus $14.31 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 155 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $9.93 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 134 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $7.78 per fill, versus $6.45 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 110 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $7.16 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 100 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $9.85 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 92 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $6.87 per fill, versus $4.68 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 88 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $8.14 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 87 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $11.85 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 57 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $27.66 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 48 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $13.96 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 43 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,351.47 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 42 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $5.16 per fill, versus $6.97 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 40 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 86% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $9.94 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.95 per fill, versus $21.26 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 37 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $20.76 per fill, versus $13.58 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 36 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $9.99 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. Smythe wrote 35 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $45.56 per fill, versus $12.67 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 34 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $17.69 per fill, versus $13.27 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 29 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,289.01 per fill, versus $1,142.27 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. Smythe wrote 28 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $18.79 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 26 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 81% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.45 per fill, versus $14.91 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 26 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.64 per fill, versus $19.22 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 25 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $1,799.29 per fill, versus $1,315.99 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. Smythe wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $24.52 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $18.12 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 23 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $30.28 per fill, versus $25.19 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 in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 21 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about 72% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $53.40 per fill, versus $38.52 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. Smythe wrote 21 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.57 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.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 20 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.70 per fill, versus $4.89 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 20 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $13.72 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
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 20 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $21.38 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 20 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $30.62 per fill, versus $21.48 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
Pravastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 20 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.97 per fill, versus $13.08 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 20 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $13.26 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 19 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $5.15 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 19 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 33% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $15.59 per fill, versus $9.25 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $29.10 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 18 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Progesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 18 prescriptions for Progesterone, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $71.38 per fill, versus $41.20 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 18 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $14.98 per fill, versus $9.32 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 17 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $10.83 per fill, versus $10.41 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. Smythe wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $29.39 per fill, versus $26.66 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. Smythe wrote 17 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.68 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $36.70 per fill, versus $25.67 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 15 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.53 per fill, versus $8.91 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. Smythe wrote 15 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.89 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $4.63 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $44.28 per fill, versus $26.65 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $12.86 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 14 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,045.13 per fill, versus $1,289.09 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 13 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $24.49 per fill, versus $21.28 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $35.84 per fill, versus $27.57 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 (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 13 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.32 per fill, versus $26.80 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
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. Smythe wrote 12 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $146.84 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 12 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 12 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 64% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $33.98 per fill, versus $23.61 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 12 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $8.35 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $57.51 per fill, versus $36.72 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.14 per fill, versus $9.06 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. Smythe wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $25.50 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 a hormone.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 11 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.56 per fill, versus $51.55 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. Smythe wrote 11 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $78.95 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 11 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 18% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 11 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $56.79 per fill, versus $64.55 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Smythe wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $21.72 per fill, versus $12.11 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. Smythe’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smythe prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smythe's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (176), Losartan Potassium (155) and Amlodipine Besylate (134).
How does Dr. Smythe's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 65 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smythe prescribes 4 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 6 about as often and 55 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smythe 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.
