JOSEPH A. CRAFT III M.D.
Prescription History 1568423721
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Saint Louis, MO
What does Dr. Craft prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Craft wrote 8,841 Medicare prescriptions for 60 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 815 prescriptions for 184 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. Craft prescribes.
Medications 60 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 Missouri prescribers.
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 815 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 7.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $1,057.76 per fill, versus $777.14 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 660 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $11.38 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 657 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 7.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $7.11 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 628 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (164). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $5.31 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 555 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $10.54 per fill, versus $10.73 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 531 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 4.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $7.58 per fill, versus $7.83 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 511 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (225). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $8.36 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 327 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $6.47 per fill, versus $5.80 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 313 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $7.43 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 312 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $4.30 per fill, versus $4.64 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 250 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $13.20 per fill, versus $17.91 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 product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 214 prescriptions for Entresto, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1,141.43 per fill, versus $942.79 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 214 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $5.80 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 204 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $7.89 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 204 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $4.50 per fill, versus $3.84 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 163 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $995.95 per fill, versus $827.79 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 127 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $15.80 per fill, versus $10.65 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 126 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $10.20 per fill, versus $7.48 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 122 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $19.69 per fill, versus $18.89 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 118 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $12.78 per fill, versus $12.26 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 115 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $850.18 per fill, versus $869.91 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 113 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $8.15 per fill, versus $6.04 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 102 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $21.74 per fill, versus $25.72 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 102 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $865.50 per fill, versus $841.04 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 83 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $18.44 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
This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 74 prescriptions for Multaq, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $970.66 per fill, versus $1,166.69 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 73 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.88 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 70 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.41 per fill, versus $19.12 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 68 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $9.65 per fill, versus $10.59 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 61 prescriptions for Jardiance, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,022.83 per fill, versus $925.72 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 58 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $40.13 per fill, versus $38.28 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 58 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.26 per fill, versus $15.70 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 55 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $27.89 per fill, versus $28.78 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 53 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.29 per fill, versus $11.40 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 51 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $15.17 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 44 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $11.92 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 43 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $15.63 per fill, versus $15.15 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
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 41 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $43.30 per fill, versus $25.83 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 treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 34 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $5.81 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 34 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $149.63 per fill, versus $86.16 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 33 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $39.60 per fill, versus $63.34 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 33 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $8.07 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 33 prescriptions for Valsartan, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.96 per fill, versus $22.31 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 69% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $6.58 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 31 prescriptions for Tiadylt Er, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $7.98 per fill, versus $28.85 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 medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 30 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 79% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $247.06 per fill, versus $186.27 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 28 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.61 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 27 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $29.36 per fill, versus $15.12 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
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 25 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $59.56 per fill, versus $55.15 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 serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 23 prescriptions for Sotalol, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $18.25 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 medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 22 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $15.33 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 22 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $33.31 per fill, versus $14.48 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 used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 20 prescriptions for Clonidine, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $127.59 per fill, versus $113.65 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 20 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er, about as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $32.64 per fill, versus $26.22 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 15 prescriptions for Jantoven, about 67% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $6.68 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 14 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.92 per fill, versus $21.62 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 13 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 32% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $0.85 per fill, versus $2.59 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Xr), about 62% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $61.26 per fill, versus $29.58 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 13 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about 70% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $545.57 per fill, versus $700.54 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Craft wrote 12 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $64.93 per fill, versus $74.94 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. Craft’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Craft prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Craft's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (815), Metoprolol Succinate (660) and Carvedilol (657).
How does Dr. Craft's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 60 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Craft prescribes 33 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 18 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Craft 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 Missouri 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.
