DR. FRANCHOT SLOT MD/PHD
Prescription History 1386864593
Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA
What does Dr. Slot prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Slot wrote 54 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 17 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. Slot prescribes.
Medications 4 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Slot wrote 17 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 16% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $1.33 per fill, versus $7.92 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Slot wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 29% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $14.19 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Slot wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $14.75 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
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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Slot wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 16% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $710.19 per fill, versus $994.95 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. Slot’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Slot prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Slot's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (17), Pantoprazole Sodium (14) and Metoprolol Succinate (12).
How does Dr. Slot's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Slot prescribes 4 less often than the typical Washington prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Slot 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 Washington 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.
