DR. ALI DAFTARIAN M.D.
Prescription History 1407018021
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Bryan, TX
What does Dr. Daftarian prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Daftarian wrote 3,337 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 1,264 prescriptions for 305 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. Daftarian prescribes.
Medications 27 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 1,264 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 11 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $24.00 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 338 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $15.02 per fill, versus $15.87 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 215 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $33.15 per fill, versus $27.23 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 193 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $10.81 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. Daftarian wrote 160 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $12.58 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 142 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $24.95 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 137 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $28.78 per fill, versus $31.84 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 medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 130 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $16.79 per fill, versus $25.26 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 127 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $93.58 per fill, versus $115.42 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 78 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.08 per fill, versus $7.37 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. Daftarian wrote 73 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $0.67 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 58 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.87 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 56 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $18.39 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
Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 55 prescriptions for Belbuca, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $971.86 per fill, versus $748.85 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 52 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $23.25 per fill, versus $26.25 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. Daftarian wrote 37 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $87.83 per fill, versus $62.07 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 36 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $20.10 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 28 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $16.06 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 27 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $19.74 per fill, versus $16.19 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 22 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.19 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
This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 20 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.00 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
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 18 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $30.57 per fill, versus $19.03 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
This medication is used to treat constipation caused by opioid medications in people with ongoing pain that is not caused by cancer.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 17 prescriptions for Movantik, about 71% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $577.73 per fill, versus $422.96 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 15 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $37.66 per fill, versus $28.74 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 14 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $7.88 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Daftarian wrote 13 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $32.77 per fill, versus $99.02 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. Daftarian wrote 12 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $12.35 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. Daftarian’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Daftarian prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Daftarian's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (1,264), Gabapentin (338) and Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (215).
How does Dr. Daftarian's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 27 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Daftarian prescribes 13 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 4 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Daftarian 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.
