DENNIS RATEMO
Prescription History 1538566708
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Cypress, TX
What does Dennis Ratemo prescribe?
In 2024, Dennis Ratemo wrote 3,126 Medicare prescriptions for 71 medications. The most prescribed was Levothyroxine Sodium, with 201 prescriptions for 69 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 Dennis Ratemo prescribes.
Medications 71 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 201 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $10.05 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 183 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $12.91 per fill, versus $9.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 161 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $6.07 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 155 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $5.09 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 127 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $7.30 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 111 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $558.03 per fill, versus $870.72 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 105 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $10.11 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 92 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $15.87 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 86 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $18.03 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.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 81 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $13.45 per fill, versus $14.12 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 77 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $19.18 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 75 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 71 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $8.22 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 69 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.84 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 68 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $6.73 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 64 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.05 per fill, versus $9.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 59 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $28.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 49 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 48 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $8.80 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 47 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $12.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 46 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $9.80 per fill, versus $14.00 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 44 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $6.28 per fill, versus $14.93 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 42 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $12.33 per fill, versus $13.28 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 41 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.06 per fill, versus $24.94 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 40 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $11.12 per fill, versus $18.12 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 38 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 38 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $20.43 per fill, versus $29.92 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.21 per fill, versus $12.44 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 36 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $38.34 per fill, versus $23.99 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 35 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $15.71 per fill, versus $13.19 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 34 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $8.39 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 33 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $35.13 per fill, versus $23.63 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 31 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $30.09 per fill, versus $25.26 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 30 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 65% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.36 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 29 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $10.05 per fill, versus $17.41 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 28 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.17 per fill, versus $9.68 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 26 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $469.37 per fill, versus $943.32 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 25 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $81.79 per fill, versus $135.60 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 25 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $15.16 per fill, versus $10.81 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 24 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $17.53 per fill, versus $25.74 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 23 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $10.68 per fill, versus $14.87 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 23 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $10.85 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 (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 23 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $649.83 per fill, versus $860.45 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 22 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.30 per fill, versus $13.02 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 for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 22 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 86% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $50.77 per fill, versus $64.86 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 22 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.08 per fill, versus $9.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 21 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.17 per fill, versus $7.17 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 21 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 13% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (162). Medicare paid $19.66 per fill, versus $10.84 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $4.50 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 19 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 65% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $17.99 per fill, versus $33.57 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 19 prescriptions for Lantus, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $71.92 per fill, versus $122.62 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 19 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $59.94 per fill, versus $68.88 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 19 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $7.77 per fill, versus $23.06 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 17 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $14.63 per fill, versus $37.83 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 17 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.11 per fill, versus $12.56 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 Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 16 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.01 per fill, versus $6.76 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 15 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $384.32 per fill, versus $682.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 15 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $45.79 per fill, versus $97.88 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 15 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.46 per fill, versus $17.12 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 15 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $22.39 per fill, versus $26.07 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
This skin patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 14 prescriptions for Scopolamine, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $163.30 per fill, versus $97.70 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 13 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $16.77 per fill, versus $16.04 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
Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 13 prescriptions for Galantamine Hbr, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $52.81 per fill, versus $67.31 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $10.74 per fill, versus $18.22 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
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 12 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.98 per fill, versus $21.89 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 schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 12 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $13.92 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
Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 11 prescriptions for Anastrozole, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $15.29 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 11 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $12.02 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 11 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $6.07 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
This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 11 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $30.96 per fill, versus $31.64 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, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dennis Ratemo wrote 11 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.94 per fill, versus $14.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dennis Ratemo’s prescriptions
What does Dennis Ratemo prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dennis Ratemo's most prescribed medications were Levothyroxine Sodium (201), Atorvastatin Calcium (183) and Amlodipine Besylate (161).
How does Dennis Ratemo's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 71 medications with a state comparison, Dennis Ratemo prescribes 5 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 20 about as often and 46 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dennis Ratemo 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.
