THOMAS STEPHEN FRANK M.D.
Prescription History 1477908994
Neurological Surgery in Tucson, AZ
What does Dr. Frank prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Frank wrote 74 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 24 prescriptions for 13 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. Frank prescribes.
Medications 4 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Frank wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.44 per fill, versus $17.96 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Frank wrote 18 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $25.67 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Frank wrote 17 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.53 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Frank wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.37 per fill, versus $10.32 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. Frank’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Frank prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Frank's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (24), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (18) and Methocarbamol (17).
How does Dr. Frank's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Frank prescribes 4 less often than the typical Arizona prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Frank 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.
