PATRICK G. WOODS M.D.
Prescription History 1659469708
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Woods prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Woods wrote 249 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Prednisone, with 52 prescriptions for 51 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. Woods 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 52 prescriptions for Prednisone, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.69 per fill, versus $3.54 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 46 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1.65 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 35 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $3.93 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 used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 26 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $7.25 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $31.75 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 19 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.89 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.48 per fill, versus $10.45 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 12 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.24 per fill, versus $14.87 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Woods wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.73 per fill, versus $7.88 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. Woods’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Woods prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Woods's most prescribed medications were Prednisone (52), Tramadol Hcl (46) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (35).
How does Dr. Woods's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Woods prescribes 2 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Woods 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.
