LUKE STEPHENSON
Prescription History 1427258607
Internal Medicine in Clearwater, FL
What does Luke Stephenson prescribe?
In 2024, Luke Stephenson wrote 131 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 17 prescriptions for 17 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 Luke Stephenson prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Florida prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.89 per fill, versus $20.49 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 15 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 14 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 20% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1.36 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $6.85 per fill, versus $11.88 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
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 Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $4.25 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.27 per fill, versus $9.46 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
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 Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 15% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $30.61 per fill, versus $28.99 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
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 11 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 17% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.06 per fill, versus $11.00 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 Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 11 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 13% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $554.63 per fill, versus $915.40 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 Florida prescribers
Luke Stephenson wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Florida prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $13.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Luke Stephenson’s prescriptions
What does Luke Stephenson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Luke Stephenson's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (17), Cefdinir (15) and Furosemide (14).
How does Luke Stephenson's prescribing compare with other Florida prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Luke Stephenson prescribes 10 less often than the typical Florida prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Luke Stephenson 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 Florida 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.
