DR. KIM E PERSHALL MD
Prescription History 1497751663
Otolaryngology in Lubbock, TX
What does Dr. Pershall prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Pershall wrote 301 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Ipratropium Bromide, with 63 prescriptions for 22 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. Pershall prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 63 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $35.53 per fill, versus $29.28 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 57 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.16 per fill, versus $15.72 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 35 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.35 per fill, versus $3.54 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 31 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $49.18 per fill, versus $47.50 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 relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 24 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $19.93 per fill, versus $29.04 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
This medication is used to treat bacterial ear infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 22 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $95.16 per fill, versus $111.59 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 17 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 15 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.45 per fill, versus $20.17 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 eye infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 14 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.92 per fill, versus $17.25 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 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $52.57 per fill, versus $157.40 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Pershall wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.96 per fill, versus $11.71 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. Pershall’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Pershall prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Pershall's most prescribed medications were Ipratropium Bromide (63), Fluticasone Propionate (57) and Prednisone (35).
How does Dr. Pershall's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Pershall prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 2 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Pershall 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 Texas 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.
