DR. WILLIAM JAMES PREDUN MD
Prescription History 1457856502
Hospitalist in Scottsdale, AZ
What does Dr. Predun prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Predun wrote 155 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 28 prescriptions for 27 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. Predun 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 Arizona prescribers.
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 28 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 63% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1.92 per fill, versus $3.99 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 21 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $5.15 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 21 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1.88 per fill, versus $13.27 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 20 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $2.23 per fill, versus $15.46 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 15 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 73% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $40.59 per fill, versus $47.49 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 14 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $21.28 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.71 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $9.25 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Predun wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 12% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $8.50 per fill, versus $13.58 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. Predun’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Predun prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Predun's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (28), Azithromycin (21) and Pantoprazole Sodium (21).
How does Dr. Predun's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Predun prescribes 9 less often than the typical Arizona prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Predun 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 Arizona 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.
