DR. JONATHAN MICHAEL CHRISTY M.D.
Prescription History 1679722821
Orthopaedic Surgery in Savannah, GA
What does Dr. Christy prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Christy wrote 1,672 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 355 prescriptions for 183 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. Christy prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 355 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 7.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.68 per fill, versus $22.33 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 322 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 7.6 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $0.79 per fill, versus $2.85 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 303 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $5.73 per fill, versus $17.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 199 prescriptions for Cefadroxil, about 5.8 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $5.27 per fill, versus $11.59 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 177 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.28 per fill, versus $15.18 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
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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 76 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $6.12 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 60 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $6.30 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 52 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 42% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $10.64 per fill, versus $19.81 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 36 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $10.13 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 30 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.55 per fill, versus $32.48 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 29 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.80 per fill, versus $6.77 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 17 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 26% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.11 per fill, versus $3.58 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Christy wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.92 per fill, versus $17.32 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. Christy’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Christy prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Christy's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (355), Amoxicillin (322) and Oxycodone Hcl (303).
How does Dr. Christy's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Christy prescribes 7 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 2 about as often and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Christy 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 Georgia 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.
