DR. STEVEN JAMES HOBSON M.D.
Prescription History 1366793721
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Lewiston, ME
What does Dr. Hobson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hobson wrote 4,144 Medicare prescriptions for 40 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 481 prescriptions for 162 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. Hobson prescribes.
Medications 40 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 Maine prescribers.
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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 481 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $13.13 per fill, versus $14.66 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
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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 414 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 5.9 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $1,203.31 per fill, versus $1,045.21 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
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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 382 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $10.14 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 332 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $7.59 per fill, versus $6.78 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 195 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $5.92 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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 174 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $19.26 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 170 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $8.15 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 166 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 6.7 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.29 per fill, versus $18.05 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 165 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.79 per fill, versus $13.00 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 132 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $6.39 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 113 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.84 per fill, versus $8.66 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 112 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.01 per fill, versus $25.52 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
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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 112 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.25 per fill, versus $5.21 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 109 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,193.90 per fill, versus $1,233.24 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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 104 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.63 per fill, versus $11.31 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 101 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $8.67 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 96 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $3.32 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 81 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $1,278.81 per fill, versus $1,095.13 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 79 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $48.72 per fill, versus $52.99 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 68 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1,079.48 per fill, versus $1,004.10 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 64 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.3 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $26.83 per fill, versus $30.67 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 61 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $565.61 per fill, versus $721.07 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 51 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $16.86 per fill, versus $11.41 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 42 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $642.93 per fill, versus $872.65 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 41 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,212.40 per fill, versus $1,138.41 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 39 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21.59 per fill, versus $32.66 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 33 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $22.23 per fill, versus $26.53 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 31 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $5.09 per fill, versus $14.52 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 certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 29 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 86% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $53.90 per fill, versus $47.73 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 28 prescriptions for Torsemide, about as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $28.89 per fill, versus $27.85 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
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 Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 19 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 30% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 17 prescriptions for Metolazone, about as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $18.98 per fill, versus $24.03 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 15 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $32.12 per fill, versus $27.75 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 14 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 37% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $11.13 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 14 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 34% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $25.42 per fill, versus $27.05 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 13 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 62% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $17.97 per fill, versus $20.85 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 heart failure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Fewer than five Maine prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 12 prescriptions for Dilt-Xr, about 70% as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $22.02 per fill, versus $32.36 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 12 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $228.83 per fill, versus $105.95 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Maine prescribers
Dr. Hobson wrote 11 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Maine prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $32.62 per fill, versus $17.81 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. Hobson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hobson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hobson's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (481), Eliquis (414) and Atorvastatin Calcium (382).
How does Dr. Hobson's prescribing compare with other Maine prescribers?
Of the 39 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hobson prescribes 25 more often than the typical Maine prescriber, 6 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hobson 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 Maine 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.
