DR. TYLER ARNT OFSTAD M.D., PHD
Prescription History 1407199607
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Kalispell, MT
What does Dr. Ofstad prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ofstad wrote 834 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisolone Acetate, with 283 prescriptions for 208 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. Ofstad prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Montana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 283 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $53.96 per fill, versus $42.83 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 eye infections.
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 250 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $13.50 per fill, versus $13.76 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 temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 74 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $27.08 per fill, versus $21.55 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 72 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about half as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $19.54 per fill, versus $11.98 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 high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 67 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $13.34 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 before eye examinations (such as refraction) and to treat certain eye conditions (such as uveitis).
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 47 prescriptions for Atropine Sulfate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $34.78 per fill, versus $34.55 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 15 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 28% as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $33.55 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
Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 13 prescriptions for Dorzolamide Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $20.61 per fill, versus $18.67 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 eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Montana prescribers
Dr. Ofstad wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluorometholone, about half as often as the typical Montana prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $92.38 per fill, versus $75.74 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. Ofstad’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ofstad prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ofstad's most prescribed medications were Prednisolone Acetate (283), Ofloxacin (250) and Ketorolac Tromethamine (74).
How does Dr. Ofstad's prescribing compare with other Montana prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ofstad prescribes 4 more often than the typical Montana prescriber, 1 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ofstad 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 Montana 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.
