STEVEN PAUL BALTIC MD
Prescription History 1548791106
Orthopaedic Surgery in Christiansburg, VA
What does Dr. Baltic prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Baltic wrote 388 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Tizanidine Hcl, with 110 prescriptions for 102 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. Baltic prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Virginia prescribers.
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 110 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.68 per fill, versus $11.75 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 78 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $16.09 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 60 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $5.10 per fill, versus $23.07 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 36 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 40% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $13.47 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 35 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.08 per fill, versus $14.86 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 26 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 72% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $8.21 per fill, versus $6.84 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.29 per fill, versus $7.14 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 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baltic wrote 21 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $21.99 per fill, versus $31.32 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. Baltic’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Baltic prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baltic's most prescribed medications were Tizanidine Hcl (110), Oxycodone Hcl (78) and Ondansetron Hcl (60).
How does Dr. Baltic's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Baltic prescribes 4 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Baltic 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 Virginia 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.
