DR. TED ARMSTRONG KOVACEV MD
Prescription History 1568614402
Surgery in Lake Jackson, TX
What does Dr. Kovacev prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kovacev wrote 292 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 81 prescriptions for 68 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. Kovacev prescribes.
Medications 10 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 81 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $25.16 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 51 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $3.15 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
This product is used to help the healing of burns and skin ulcers.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 37 prescriptions for Santyl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $887.79 per fill, versus $853.58 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
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 28 prescriptions for Rabeprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $25.10 per fill, versus $39.76 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 24 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 78% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.22 per fill, versus $52.23 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $15.80 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 15 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.43 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $2.09 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 13 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $20.23 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Kovacev wrote 11 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $8.57 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. Kovacev’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kovacev prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kovacev's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (81), Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (51) and Santyl (37).
How does Dr. Kovacev's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kovacev prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 2 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kovacev 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.
