ERIK LONG M.D.
Prescription History 1609834621
Family Medicine in Twin Falls, ID
What does Dr. Long prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Long wrote 2,306 Medicare prescriptions for 63 medications. The most prescribed was Lisinopril, with 132 prescriptions for 34 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. Long prescribes.
Medications 63 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 Idaho prescribers.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 132 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $6.49 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 103 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 72% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $10.23 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 102 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $8.56 per fill, versus $12.14 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 91 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (155). Medicare paid $6.66 per fill, versus $10.02 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 82 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 76% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $5.89 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 77 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $10.22 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 74 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $23.70 per fill, versus $21.30 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 68 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.81 per fill, versus $13.59 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 64 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $4.58 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 61 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $8.72 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 61 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 74% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $20.72 per fill, versus $12.92 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 57 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $6.67 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 to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 56 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $3.92 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 56 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $3.65 per fill, versus $8.63 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 55 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $4.96 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 52 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,096.70 per fill, versus $911.04 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 51 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.10 per fill, versus $8.52 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 50 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $13.81 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 49 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $7.19 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 44 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $21.34 per fill, versus $17.87 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 39 prescriptions for Januvia, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $742.71 per fill, versus $830.47 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 38 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 62% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $19.12 per fill, versus $22.80 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
Glipizide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 36 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.89 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 34 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 79% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $16.22 per fill, versus $42.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 34 prescriptions for Risperidone, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.03 per fill, versus $14.01 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 31 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 62% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $26.16 per fill, versus $25.77 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 30 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $15.96 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 30 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.31 per fill, versus $8.68 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 30 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 63% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $24.34 per fill, versus $8.78 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 30 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 73% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $4.88 per fill, versus $6.35 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 29 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 67% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.43 per fill, versus $8.03 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 29 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 77% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1.73 per fill, versus $4.25 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 27 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $28.31 per fill, versus $26.97 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 26 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 81% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.65 per fill, versus $7.23 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 24 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $16.70 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $8.13 per fill, versus $13.51 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
Lovastatin 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 23 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.56 per fill, versus $9.07 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 22 prescriptions for Ozempic, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $1,196.85 per fill, versus $1,156.90 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 21 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 60% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.22 per fill, versus $16.36 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 21 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.34 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 21 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.96 per fill, versus $33.31 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 contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 18 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 39% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $130.87 per fill, versus $170.53 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
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 17 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $1,180.72 per fill, versus $949.26 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 42% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.34 per fill, versus $10.63 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
Glyburide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 17 prescriptions for Glyburide, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $7.85 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $29.47 per fill, versus $18.61 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 16 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $7.61 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.63 per fill, versus $14.43 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
Medroxyprogesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 16 prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $7.12 per fill, versus $26.69 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 16 prescriptions for Vraylar, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,432.32 per fill, versus $1,373.04 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 15 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 32% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $12.40 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
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 15 prescriptions for Tolterodine Tartrate Er, about 75% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $122.08 per fill, versus $140.13 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 14 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 30% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.83 per fill, versus $10.75 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 14 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $16.26 per fill, versus $8.45 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 14 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $2.98 per fill, versus $11.24 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 14 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.38 per fill, versus $8.91 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 14 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $780.68 per fill, versus $946.99 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 13 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $21.00 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 12 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $6.40 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
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 12 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $49.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 12 prescriptions for Fesoterodine Fumarate Er, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $55.71 per fill, versus $75.35 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
Niacin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 12 prescriptions for Niacin Er, about 78% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $58.44 per fill, versus $64.66 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Long wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 29% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $21.16 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. Long’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Long prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Long's most prescribed medications were Lisinopril (132), Levothyroxine Sodium (103) and Omeprazole (102).
How does Dr. Long's prescribing compare with other Idaho prescribers?
Of the 63 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Long prescribes 5 more often than the typical Idaho prescriber, 24 about as often and 34 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Long 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 Idaho 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.
