MICHAEL JOSEPH RAMOS MD
Prescription History 1508355421
Family Medicine in Pueblo West, CO
What does Dr. Ramos prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ramos wrote 1,903 Medicare prescriptions for 47 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 180 prescriptions for 59 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. Ramos prescribes.
Medications 47 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 Colorado prescribers.
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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 180 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $9.17 per fill, versus $10.23 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 151 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $7.63 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 142 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $10.76 per fill, versus $10.98 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 111 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $14.86 per fill, versus $16.00 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 105 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $7.19 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 95 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $15.66 per fill, versus $14.96 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 76 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $18.16 per fill, versus $19.34 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 64 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $5.34 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 62 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 72% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $9.87 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 55 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $8.79 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 depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 49 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $9.79 per fill, versus $9.94 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 47 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $13.40 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 46 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.47 per fill, versus $5.27 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 45 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.40 per fill, versus $11.45 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 34 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.74 per fill, versus $11.27 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 32 prescriptions for Farxiga, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,192.05 per fill, versus $1,007.96 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 31 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 77% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $10.91 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 depression.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 31 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $168.85 per fill, versus $28.52 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
Simvastatin 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 29 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.83 per fill, versus $8.96 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 28 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 84% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $10.79 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 28 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $9.30 per fill, versus $15.82 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 27 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 62% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.35 per fill, versus $10.02 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 26 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $19.27 per fill, versus $26.79 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 depression, anxiety).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 26 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 67% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $12.98 per fill, versus $12.38 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 26 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 73% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $4.96 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
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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 24 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.48 per fill, versus $29.84 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
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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 24 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 70% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.55 per fill, versus $16.82 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $4.98 per fill, versus $6.60 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 21 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 65% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $28.21 per fill, versus $69.75 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 20 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.65 per fill, versus $9.01 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 20 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 28% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $13.38 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 19 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 72% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.35 per fill, versus $6.61 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $18.38 per fill, versus $20.08 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.18 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.10 per fill, versus $12.57 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 16 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 25% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,206.55 per fill, versus $971.58 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 14 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $184.62 per fill, versus $138.76 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 14 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 36% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.42 per fill, versus $10.07 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 13 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $18.91 per fill, versus $13.01 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,579.93 per fill, versus $1,278.09 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 12 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $2.23 per fill, versus $8.51 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 12 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $19.34 per fill, versus $12.67 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 12 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 27% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $23.50 per fill, versus $21.02 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 12 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $115.70 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 anxiety.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 11 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.02 per fill, versus $16.84 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 29% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,529.56 per fill, versus $1,010.65 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
Lovastatin 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Ramos wrote 11 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $22.14 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.
Questions about Dr. Ramos’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ramos prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ramos's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (180), Lisinopril (151) and Levothyroxine Sodium (142).
How does Dr. Ramos's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 47 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ramos prescribes 4 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 14 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ramos 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 Colorado 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.
