DR. JAMES MATTHEW RITCHIE DO
Prescription History 1386106367
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Lubbock, TX
What does Dr. Ritchie prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ritchie wrote 111 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Sertraline Hcl, with 25 prescriptions.
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. Ritchie prescribes.
Medications 6 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Ritchie wrote 25 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $9.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Ritchie wrote 24 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $19.94 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Ritchie wrote 19 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $8.61 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Ritchie wrote 17 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $17.36 per fill, versus $23.99 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Ritchie wrote 15 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.15 per fill, versus $14.17 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Ritchie wrote 11 prescriptions for Clozapine, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $57.72 per fill, versus $78.83 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. Ritchie’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ritchie prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ritchie's most prescribed medications were Sertraline Hcl (25), Mirtazapine (24) and Trazodone Hcl (19).
How does Dr. Ritchie's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ritchie prescribes 6 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ritchie 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.
