ORLANDO DEFFER MD
Prescription History 1588836621
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Metairie, LA
What does Dr. Deffer prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Deffer wrote 6,258 Medicare prescriptions for 56 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 860 prescriptions for 171 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. Deffer prescribes.
Medications 56 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 860 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 8.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $1,004.14 per fill, versus $758.12 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 beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 806 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 6.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $12.58 per fill, versus $12.02 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 406 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (177). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $5.05 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
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 359 prescriptions for Entresto, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $986.74 per fill, versus $889.02 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 349 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (198). Medicare paid $9.68 per fill, versus $8.79 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 304 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $9.81 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 224 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $5.99 per fill, versus $5.86 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
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 192 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $19.58 per fill, versus $16.34 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 164 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1,183.44 per fill, versus $738.29 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 151 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $15.09 per fill, versus $17.76 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 151 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $16.08 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 147 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $9.34 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 medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 145 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $21.51 per fill, versus $25.06 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 133 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $5.84 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 131 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $73.78 per fill, versus $65.76 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 130 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $4.24 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 108 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $49.64 per fill, versus $45.12 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 95 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $26.30 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 to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 95 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $3.87 per fill, versus $3.79 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 94 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,059.25 per fill, versus $793.70 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 84 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $35.47 per fill, versus $19.21 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 79 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $10.25 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 76 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $15.22 per fill, versus $11.91 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
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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 76 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $13.68 per fill, versus $12.41 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 74 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $12.69 per fill, versus $8.96 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 67 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 85% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $9.89 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 65 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $15.58 per fill, versus $14.82 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 63 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $20.76 per fill, versus $17.06 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 60 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $26.94 per fill, versus $14.06 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 60 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.32 per fill, versus $7.47 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 41 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1,184.03 per fill, versus $922.05 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 35 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 89% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $20.22 per fill, versus $21.49 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
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 35 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,021.30 per fill, versus $638.14 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 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 35 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 89% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $7.82 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 34 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.79 per fill, versus $7.67 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 32 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $64.68 per fill, versus $49.44 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 21 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $6.61 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 21 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 41% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $36.75 per fill, versus $25.13 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 18 prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about 82% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $290.75 per fill, versus $225.16 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 to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 18 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $45.48 per fill, versus $41.54 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $843.67 per fill, versus $813.03 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
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 17 prescriptions for Isosorbide Dinitrate, about 62% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $47.64 per fill, versus $43.58 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
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 16 prescriptions for Brilinta, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $985.59 per fill, versus $559.70 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
Droxidopa is used to treat symptoms of low blood pressure when standing, caused by a certain medical condition (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension-NOH).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 16 prescriptions for Droxidopa, about 84% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $341.41 per fill, versus $915.46 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
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 15 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 41% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $16.07 per fill, versus $18.42 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 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 14 prescriptions for Ezetimibe-Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $38.36 per fill, versus $70.62 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
Acebutolol is used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 13 prescriptions for Acebutolol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $45.81 per fill, versus $47.28 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
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 13 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 39% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $35.81 per fill, versus $18.88 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
Diltiazem is used to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 13 prescriptions for Diltiazem Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $37.89 per fill, versus $21.12 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
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 13 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $61.59 per fill, versus $50.93 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 13 prescriptions for Vascepa, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $455.35 per fill, versus $466.93 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
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 12 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $87.96 per fill, versus $22.73 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 12 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $5.53 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 12 prescriptions for Multaq, about 35% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2,372.17 per fill, versus $1,055.16 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 combination medication is used along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 12 prescriptions for Nexlizet, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $663.04 per fill, versus $598.23 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Deffer wrote 12 prescriptions for Verapamil Hcl, about 79% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $8.51 per fill, versus $7.98 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. Deffer’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Deffer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Deffer's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (860), Metoprolol Succinate (806) and Amlodipine Besylate (406).
How does Dr. Deffer's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 56 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Deffer prescribes 25 more often than the typical Louisiana prescriber, 12 about as often and 19 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Deffer 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 Louisiana 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.
