DR. CHAD A HARSWICK MD
Prescription History 1396734521
Family Medicine in Ames, IA
What does Dr. Harswick prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Harswick wrote 188 Medicare prescriptions for 7 medications. The most prescribed was Doxycycline Hyclate, with 55 prescriptions for 54 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. Harswick prescribes.
Medications 7 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 Iowa prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 55 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $14.47 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 40 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 83% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1.61 per fill, versus $3.46 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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 30 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $9.15 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 27 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 85% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.86 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
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 Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $20.35 per fill, versus $25.79 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 34% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.64 per fill, versus $5.84 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 combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Harswick wrote 11 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 71% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $389.74 per fill, versus $69.37 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. Harswick’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Harswick prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Harswick's most prescribed medications were Doxycycline Hyclate (55), Prednisone (40) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (30).
How does Dr. Harswick's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 7 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Harswick prescribes 1 more often than the typical Iowa prescriber, 3 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Harswick 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 Iowa 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.
