LEONARDO ESPITIA MD
Prescription History 1669469607
Family Medicine in Shenandoah, TX
What does Dr. Espitia prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Espitia wrote 8,140 Medicare prescriptions for 105 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 690 prescriptions for 212 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. Espitia prescribes.
Medications 105 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 690 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $31.73 per fill, versus $9.48 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 vaccine is used to prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 413 prescriptions for Abrysvo, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (234). Medicare paid $300.77 per fill, versus $288.03 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 413 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $8.72 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 341 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 330 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $12.60 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 307 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $25.25 per fill, versus $9.74 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 254 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $7.09 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 231 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $43.26 per fill, versus $13.28 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 225 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 3.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.75 per fill, versus $8.39 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 vaccine is used by adults to prevent zoster (shingles).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 201 prescriptions for Shingrix, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (245). Medicare paid $209.57 per fill, versus $189.46 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 196 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $22.90 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 193 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $51.80 per fill, versus $13.19 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 191 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $14.99 per fill, versus $15.87 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 172 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $4.50 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. Espitia wrote 168 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $28.02 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
This vaccine is used to keep up protection (immunity) against diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw) and pertussis (whooping cough) in children and adults who have been vaccinated for these diseases in the past.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 151 prescriptions for Adacel Tdap, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $64.60 per fill, versus $61.01 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 139 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $17.91 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 127 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $16.75 per fill, versus $8.22 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 125 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $14.86 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 107 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $7.96 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 103 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $64.38 per fill, versus $14.12 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 94 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.44 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 93 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $29.78 per fill, versus $10.58 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
Fenofibrate 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 91 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $23.62 per fill, versus $24.53 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 91 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $25.64 per fill, versus $14.00 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
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. Espitia wrote 88 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $20.68 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 81 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $19.45 per fill, versus $9.68 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
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 80 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $63.35 per fill, versus $26.07 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 79 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $13.75 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 79 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $20.65 per fill, versus $9.50 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 75 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $13.48 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 74 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $20.72 per fill, versus $8.44 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 72 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $945.38 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 70 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $4.11 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 69 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.56 per fill, versus $6.73 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 69 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $18.85 per fill, versus $9.11 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 65 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $12.39 per fill, versus $10.81 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 63 prescriptions for Ozempic, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,015.01 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 60 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 87% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $53.70 per fill, versus $10.85 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 59 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $24.85 per fill, versus $11.09 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 59 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $68.92 per fill, versus $14.03 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 57 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $61.09 per fill, versus $24.94 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 54 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $17.02 per fill, versus $10.79 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 53 prescriptions for Finasteride, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $32.58 per fill, versus $13.02 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 52 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $75.39 per fill, versus $31.58 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 51 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.08 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 51 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.55 per fill, versus $7.17 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 46 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $6.71 per fill, versus $5.09 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 42 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $45.08 per fill, versus $23.99 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 39 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 89% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $18.37 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 37 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $73.57 per fill, versus $18.09 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 37 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $65.68 per fill, versus $22.08 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 36 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $11.71 per fill, versus $7.49 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 33 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $8.82 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
Sildenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction-ED).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 32 prescriptions for Sildenafil Citrate, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $123.66 per fill, versus $64.74 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 32 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $83.45 per fill, versus $68.20 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 30 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $9.42 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 30 prescriptions for Januvia, about 88% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,317.24 per fill, versus $1,016.43 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 28 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.48 per fill, versus $9.12 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 28 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $40.54 per fill, versus $35.56 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 27 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $23.70 per fill, versus $37.83 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 26 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $95.78 per fill, versus $51.31 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
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. Espitia wrote 25 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $28.26 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 25 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.34 per fill, versus $8.97 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 25 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $13.28 per fill, versus $16.85 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 23 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $14.03 per fill, versus $10.30 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 with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 23 prescriptions for Janumet, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $922.11 per fill, versus $976.17 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 23 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $7.37 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 23 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $46.18 per fill, versus $12.62 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 22 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $8.74 per fill, versus $16.19 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 22 prescriptions for Jantoven, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $10.20 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.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 21 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $77.16 per fill, versus $18.82 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $34.19 per fill, versus $19.18 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 19 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $934.40 per fill, versus $870.72 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
This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 19 prescriptions for Synjardy Xr, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $647.86 per fill, versus $1,089.13 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 18 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 67% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $674.75 per fill, versus $378.20 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 18 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.95 per fill, versus $6.76 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 18 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $12.56 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.96 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 17 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $53.74 per fill, versus $14.51 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
Fenofibrate 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 17 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.75 per fill, versus $28.47 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 17 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $19.39 per fill, versus $9.03 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 17 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $37.68 per fill, versus $23.06 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 16 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 66% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $21.30 per fill, versus $11.17 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 16 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $938.14 per fill, versus $1,393.87 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 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 16 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $13.69 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 15 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $45.44 per fill, versus $23.28 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 15 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $37.94 per fill, versus $17.04 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $109.39 per fill, versus $157.40 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 15 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $37.59 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 15 prescriptions for Novolin R Flexpen, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $86.14 per fill, versus $63.70 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $43.30 per fill, versus $14.71 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $640.96 per fill, versus $985.01 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
This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis B virus.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Heplisav-B, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $157.39 per fill, versus $157.54 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $22.78 per fill, versus $16.78 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $17.12 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 used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $10.54 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 13 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $707.42 per fill, versus $943.32 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 nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 12 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $33.07 per fill, versus $29.04 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 12 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $2.78 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $114.60 per fill, versus $32.92 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 12 prescriptions for Wixela Inhub, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $184.76 per fill, versus $133.52 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
Insulin isophane is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 11 prescriptions for Novolin N Flexpen, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $103.16 per fill, versus $108.49 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
This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Espitia wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone-Metformin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $134.68 per fill, versus $69.41 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. Espitia’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Espitia prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Espitia's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (690), Abrysvo (413) and Amlodipine Besylate (413).
How does Dr. Espitia's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 105 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Espitia prescribes 36 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 27 about as often and 42 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Espitia 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.
