DR. JOEL D. BROOKS M.D.
Prescription History 1346214921
Emergency Medicine in Ocala, FL
What does Dr. Brooks prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Brooks wrote 188 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen), with 48 prescriptions for 48 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. Brooks prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 48 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $28.36 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 34 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 74% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.16 per fill, versus $7.40 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 72% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.61 per fill, versus $18.04 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 variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 18 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 17 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $19.91 per fill, versus $15.80 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $5.59 per fill, versus $20.49 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 14 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 30% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.12 per fill, versus $5.26 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 36% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.90 per fill, versus $7.95 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 Florida prescribers
Dr. Brooks wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 35% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $9.46 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. Brooks’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Brooks prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Brooks's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (48), Methylprednisolone (34) and Ondansetron Odt (19).
How does Dr. Brooks's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Brooks prescribes 9 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Brooks 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 Florida 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.
