DR. BRIAN L WOOD M.D.
Prescription History 1366515421
Ophthalmology in Morgantown, WV
What does Dr. Wood prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Wood wrote 2,801 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Latanoprost, with 735 prescriptions for 208 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. Wood prescribes.
Medications 25 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 735 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 5.2 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (141). Medicare paid $10.70 per fill, versus $11.17 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 346 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 6.4 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $38.26 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 certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 300 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 2.4 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $29.93 per fill, versus $35.95 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
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 270 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 4.4 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $14.34 per fill, versus $17.53 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 contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 243 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 3.3 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $19.63 per fill, versus $19.41 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 152 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 2 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $14.68 per fill, versus $16.84 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 eye infections.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 144 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 2.9 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $16.80 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 98 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 2.7 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $578.29 per fill, versus $456.62 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 eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 92 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 2 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.11 per fill, versus $25.81 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 84 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 2 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.66 per fill, versus $20.16 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
This medication is used to treat or prevent eye infections.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 54 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $48.08 per fill, versus $49.21 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
This combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 42 prescriptions for Combigan, about 1.5 times as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $426.28 per fill, versus $339.23 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
Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 35 prescriptions for Rhopressa, about as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $626.82 per fill, versus $437.78 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
Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 30 prescriptions for Travoprost, about as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $274.22 per fill, versus $162.48 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 24 prescriptions for Restasis, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,122.29 per fill, versus $1,095.85 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 conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 20 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $11.98 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 treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 19 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 72% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $218.71 per fill, versus $173.79 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 19 prescriptions for Cyclosporine, about 78% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $381.95 per fill, versus $446.79 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about 34% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $65.77 per fill, versus $83.30 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
Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 14 prescriptions for Brinzolamide, about 89% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $242.30 per fill, versus $218.02 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 minor skin infections (such as impetigo, folliculitis) or minor infections related to some skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, minor burns/cuts/wounds).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 14 prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about 66% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $38.31 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
Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 14 prescriptions for Vyzulta, about 61% as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $543.29 per fill, versus $382.32 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
This medication is used to treat dry eye disease.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 13 prescriptions for Xiidra, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,639.32 per fill, versus $1,108.00 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 12 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $31.55 per fill, versus $12.61 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with West Virginia prescribers
Dr. Wood wrote 11 prescriptions for Alphagan P, about half as often as the typical West Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $245.84 per fill, versus $338.44 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. Wood’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Wood prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Wood's most prescribed medications were Latanoprost (735), Brimonidine Tartrate (346) and Prednisolone Acetate (300).
How does Dr. Wood's prescribing compare with other West Virginia prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Wood prescribes 12 more often than the typical West Virginia prescriber, 4 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Wood 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.
