DESMOND DESHAWN BARBER MD
Prescription History 1437642113
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Iowa City, IA
What does Dr. Barber prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Barber wrote 99 Medicare prescriptions for 6 medications. The most prescribed was Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium br/olodaterol hcl), with 22 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. Barber prescribes.
Medications 6 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Barber wrote 22 prescriptions for Stiolto Respimat, about 66% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $482.26 per fill, versus $567.13 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 control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Barber wrote 21 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 82% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $236.20 per fill, versus $281.09 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 control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Barber wrote 19 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $457.93 per fill, versus $527.80 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Barber wrote 15 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.35 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
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. Barber wrote 11 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 18% as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $24.77 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Iowa prescribers
Dr. Barber wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Iowa prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $32.41 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.
Questions about Dr. Barber’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Barber prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Barber's most prescribed medications were Stiolto Respimat (22), Symbicort (21) and Anoro Ellipta (19).
How does Dr. Barber's prescribing compare with other Iowa prescribers?
Of the 6 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Barber prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Iowa prescriber and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Barber 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.
