DR. CHARLES HEFLIN MD
Prescription History 1376512921
Emergency Medicine in Arlington, TX
What does Dr. Heflin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Heflin wrote 1,076 Medicare prescriptions for 18 medications. The most prescribed was Ondansetron Odt (ondansetron), with 229 prescriptions for 226 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. Heflin prescribes.
Medications 18 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 229 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 8.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.08 per fill, versus $13.32 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 149 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $25.16 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 93 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $16.04 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 88 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.23 per fill, versus $3.54 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. Heflin wrote 81 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.11 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 71 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $10.45 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 52 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.52 per fill, versus $13.64 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 51 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.13 per fill, versus $14.87 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 51 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $5.34 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. Heflin wrote 42 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $31.28 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 34 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.20 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 31 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.54 per fill, versus $5.32 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 25 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 84% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 24 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 88% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $2.25 per fill, versus $6.54 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. Heflin wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $2.36 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 16 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $10.82 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. Heflin wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $3.11 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Heflin wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.93 per fill, versus $17.68 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. Heflin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Heflin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Heflin's most prescribed medications were Ondansetron Odt (229), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (149) and Acetaminophen-Codeine (93).
How does Dr. Heflin's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Heflin prescribes 7 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 6 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Heflin 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.
