WILLIAM BLACK WARD JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1649698317
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Oakland Park, FL

Active since March 31, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5597 N DIXIE HWY, OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334(954) 958-4800 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2020, Aug 2, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

Medicare Part D Prescription History

Explore the verified Medicare Part D prescription history, volume metrics, and calculated drug costs for WILLIAM BLACK WARD JR. M.D., an active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist practicing in Oakland Park, FL. Our medical registry currently tracks 15 unique pharmaceutical formulations prescribed by this provider, representing an estimated volume of 562 documented patient claims. Among these therapy options, the most frequently utilized medication is Gentamicin Sulfate, which accounts for 120 claims alone. Use the table below to sort by claims, cost, or utilization compared with the state average; select any medication for its full profile.

15
Medications
562
Total Claims
583
30-Day Fills
Gentamicin Sulfate
Most Prescribed · 120 claims
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15 medications · 2023 Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D medications prescribed by WILLIAM BLACK WARD JR. M.D. in 2023, with prescription volumes, average cost per fill, and FL state comparisons
Medication Prescriptions (2023)Rx (2023) Avg Cost per FillCost / Fill Vs. Other FL PrescribersVs. FL Avg

About Gentamicin Sulfate: This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye and the skin around the eyes (such as eyelids). Show more ▾

It is also used to prevent infection after eye injury or surgery. It belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. Gentamicin works by killing the bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. This drug should not be used in newborns due to an increased risk of serious side effects. A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS.

In 2023, this provider wrote 120 Medicare prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about 3.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (36). Medicare paid an average of $35.02 per fill, versus $40.02 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
120
FL average
36.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$35.02
FL average
$40.02

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

120
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,180
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Gabapentin: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. Show more ▾

It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.

In 2023, this provider wrote 76 Medicare prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 74% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (103). Medicare paid an average of $5.40 per fill, versus $19.25 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
76
FL average
103.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$5.40
FL average
$19.25

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

76.7
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,162
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Meloxicam: Meloxicam is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

Meloxicam is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling or pain. A benzothiazine and thiazole derivative that acts as a NSAID and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS; OSTEOARTHRITIS; and ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS.

In 2023, this provider wrote 73 Medicare prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.3 times the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (58). Medicare paid an average of $3.52 per fill, versus $6.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
73
FL average
58.0

This provider prescribes this medication more often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$3.52
FL average
$6.18

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

84
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
2,520
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Prednisone: Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Show more ▾

Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. A synthetic anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid derived from CORTISONE. It is biologically inert and converted to PREDNISOLONE in the liver.

In 2023, this provider wrote 55 Medicare prescriptions for Prednisone, about the same volume as the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (51). Medicare paid an average of $2.07 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
55
FL average
51.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.07
FL average
$6.71

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

55
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
355
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2023, this provider wrote 32 Medicare prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (101). Medicare paid an average of $16.42 per fill, versus $33.99 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
32
FL average
101.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$16.42
FL average
$33.99

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

32
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
773
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Show more ▾

When used with an opioid (such as morphine), it may be used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is also used to reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties

In 2023, this provider wrote 28 Medicare prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 68% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (41). Medicare paid an average of $2.62 per fill, versus $9.27 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
28
FL average
41.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$2.62
FL average
$9.27

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

28
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
335
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Naproxen: Naproxen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from various conditions. Show more ▾

It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. This form of naproxen is absorbed slowly and should not be used for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using a different form of this drug or other medications for quick relief of pain. An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.

In 2023, this provider wrote 26 Medicare prescriptions for Naproxen, about 87% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (30). Medicare paid an average of $4.60 per fill, versus $12.07 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
26
FL average
30.0

This provider's prescribing volume for this medication is in line with the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.60
FL average
$12.07

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

26
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
705
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Baclofen: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). Show more ▾

It works by helping to relax the muscles. A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.

In 2023, this provider wrote 24 Medicare prescriptions for Baclofen, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (49). Medicare paid an average of $18.04 per fill, versus $24.56 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
24
FL average
49.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$18.04
FL average
$24.56

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

32
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
920
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Tramadol Hcl: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.

In 2023, this provider wrote 23 Medicare prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about a third of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (67). Medicare paid an average of $4.68 per fill, versus $7.51 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
23
FL average
67.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$4.68
FL average
$7.51

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

23
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
397
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Clotrimazole-Betamethasone: This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Show more ▾

This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash.

In 2023, this provider wrote 21 Medicare prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about 62% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (34). Medicare paid an average of $24.11 per fill, versus $28.17 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
21
FL average
34.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$24.11
FL average
$28.17

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

22
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
511
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Doxycycline Monohydrate: This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. Show more ▾

It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea. Although doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines, this product does not work as an antibiotic because it does not stop the growth of bacteria. Do not use this product to treat any infection, including viral infections (such as the common cold, flu). Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. A plant family of the order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. Members of this family are sometimes classified in CAPRIFOLIACEAE.

In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 61% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (33). Medicare paid an average of $14.65 per fill, versus $19.18 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
FL average
33.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$14.65
FL average
$19.18

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
207
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Show more ▾

It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (100). Medicare paid an average of $19.68 per fill, versus $20.21 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
FL average
100.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$19.68
FL average
$20.21

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
513
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim: This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Show more ▾

It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects. This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. A drug combination with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is effective in the treatment of many infections, including PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA in AIDS.

In 2023, this provider wrote 20 Medicare prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 71% of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (28). Medicare paid an average of $7.56 per fill, versus $5.70 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
20
FL average
28.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$7.56
FL average
$5.70

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

20
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
172
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Diclofenac Sodium: See also Warning section. Show more ▾

This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.

In 2023, this provider wrote 13 Medicare prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about a quarter of the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (59). Medicare paid an average of $25.48 per fill, versus $28.76 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
13
FL average
59.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$25.48
FL average
$28.76

This provider's average cost per fill is below the FL average for this medication.

13
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
286
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023

About Levofloxacin: This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Show more ▾

Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you cannot take the medication by mouth. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. The L-isomer of Ofloxacin.

In 2023, this provider wrote 11 Medicare prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half the volume of the typical Florida prescriber of this medication (26). Medicare paid an average of $15.77 per fill, versus $8.89 statewide.

How often this provider prescribes it

This provider
11
FL average
26.0

This provider prescribes this medication less often than the average FL prescriber. Utilization reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.

What Medicare paid per fill

This provider
$15.77
FL average
$8.89

Gross Part D cost per fill; not the patient's out-of-pocket price.

11
30-Day Fills
standardized to 30-day supplies
157
Days of Medication
total across all patients in 2023
No medications match the current filters.
= the 5 medications this provider prescribes most. More than typical Typical Less than typical= prescription volume vs the average FL prescriber of the same medication; volume reflects practice size as well as clinical preference.Green cost= below the FL average cost per fill.

About this data. The prescription history for WILLIAM BLACK WARD JR. M.D. is compiled from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File for calendar year 2023, the most recent federal release. Figures cover prescriptions filled for Medicare Part D beneficiaries only; prescriptions under private insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay plans are not included. Because prescribing decisions are generally consistent across coverage types, this record offers a useful view of the overall Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation prescribing approach at this Oakland Park, FL practice.

Reading the costs. Drug costs are gross amounts paid to pharmacies under Part D, including both plan and beneficiary payments. They are not the price a patient pays at the pharmacy counter. Medications with fewer than 11 claims are excluded from the federal source data, and state comparisons use the average volume among FL prescribers of the same medication. Always confirm current medications and costs directly with the provider and your plan.