MR. JOSEPH A RIOJAS FNP
Prescription History 1447892021
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Kansas City, MO
What does Joseph Riojas prescribe?
In 2024, Joseph Riojas wrote 160 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Famotidine, with 42 prescriptions for 19 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 Joseph Riojas 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 42 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 66% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $11.44 per fill, versus $12.79 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 27 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $24.22 per fill, versus $23.83 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 severe nausea and vomiting from certain causes (for example, after surgery or cancer treatment).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 16 prescriptions for Prochlorperazine Maleate, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $17.83 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 15 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $18.93 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 Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $17.40 per fill, versus $10.99 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
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 12 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $12.34 per fill, versus $10.73 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 12 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $7.86 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 Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 16% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $4.39 per fill, versus $9.52 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 Missouri prescribers
Joseph Riojas wrote 11 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $8.83 per fill, versus $3.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Joseph Riojas’s prescriptions
What does Joseph Riojas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Riojas's most prescribed medications were Famotidine (42), Olanzapine (27) and Prochlorperazine Maleate (16).
How does Joseph Riojas's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Joseph Riojas prescribes 9 less often than the typical Missouri prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Joseph Riojas 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 Missouri 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.
