DR. DRU DETHLEFS D.O.
Prescription History 1518304708
Internal Medicine in Phoenix, AZ
What does Dr. Dethlefs prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Dethlefs wrote 323 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 71 prescriptions for 71 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. Dethlefs prescribes.
Medications 15 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 71 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $5.11 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 52 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.61 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.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 24 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.34 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 21 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $3.43 per fill, versus $7.86 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 20 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $14.34 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 9% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $9.86 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
Naloxone is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 16 prescriptions for Naloxone Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $61.99 per fill, versus $59.27 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 12% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $4.95 per fill, versus $6.45 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 22% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.33 per fill, versus $21.26 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $9.88 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
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. Dethlefs wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.69 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 22% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $12.37 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. Dethlefs wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $6.78 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.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $12.49 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Dethlefs wrote 11 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 9% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $6.01 per fill, versus $7.16 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. Dethlefs’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Dethlefs prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Dethlefs's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (71), Cyclobenzaprine Hcl (52) and Pantoprazole Sodium (24).
How does Dr. Dethlefs's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Dethlefs prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 1 about as often and 13 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Dethlefs 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.
