MR. RUSSELL ERIC DICKENSON PA-C
Prescription History 1497745814
Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN
What does Russell Dickenson prescribe?
In 2024, Russell Dickenson wrote 1,528 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 157 prescriptions for 76 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 Russell Dickenson prescribes.
Medications 34 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 Tennessee prescribers.
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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 157 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $13.51 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 115 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $995.61 per fill, versus $804.23 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 86 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $16.09 per fill, versus $17.21 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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 82 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 84% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.26 per fill, versus $4.66 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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 79 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 63% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $16.05 per fill, versus $12.52 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 73 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 86% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $4.06 per fill, versus $5.88 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 66 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (149). Medicare paid $4.41 per fill, versus $5.21 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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 61 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 87% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $10.23 per fill, versus $10.22 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 60 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $31.54 per fill, versus $21.66 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 60 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $8.60 per fill, versus $12.55 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 57 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $18.66 per fill, versus $17.78 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 55 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $5.99 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 47 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $620.54 per fill, versus $822.41 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 46 prescriptions for Entresto, about 79% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $663.19 per fill, versus $997.68 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
Pravastatin 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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 44 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 78% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.88 per fill, versus $14.04 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 37 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 81% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $650.41 per fill, versus $864.88 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
This medication is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 36 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin Patch, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $32.56 per fill, versus $35.87 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $12.26 per fill, versus $10.09 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 33 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 65% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.69 per fill, versus $8.83 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 64% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.25 per fill, versus $12.55 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
Atorvastatin 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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 16% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $10.30 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 28 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $110.51 per fill, versus $91.58 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 26 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 85% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $26.50 per fill, versus $17.50 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 25 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $2.26 per fill, versus $3.96 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 22 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $72.13 per fill, versus $104.09 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 21 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 61% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.34 per fill, versus $27.25 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 19 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $7.29 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 Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 17 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 22% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $6.61 per fill, versus $7.68 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 16 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 37% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $910.37 per fill, versus $896.46 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 15 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 29% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.93 per fill, versus $25.58 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 14 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $23.48 per fill, versus $29.62 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 14 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.01 per fill, versus $5.78 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 13 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 33% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $14.13 per fill, versus $18.31 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Russell Dickenson wrote 12 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.52 per fill, versus $8.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Russell Dickenson’s prescriptions
What does Russell Dickenson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Russell Dickenson's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (157), Eliquis (115) and Potassium Chloride (86).
How does Russell Dickenson's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Russell Dickenson prescribes 5 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber, 11 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Russell Dickenson 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 Tennessee 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.
