THERESA ANN PERSON M.D.
Prescription History 1689688921
Family Medicine in Vermillion, SD
What does Dr. Person prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Person wrote 83 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Cefdinir, with 24 prescriptions for 24 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. Person prescribes.
Medications 5 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 South Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Person wrote 24 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $12.37 per fill, versus $18.06 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
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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Person wrote 22 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.76 per fill, versus $3.75 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
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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Person wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Person wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.24 per fill, versus $9.31 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Person wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 20% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.55 per fill, versus $15.93 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. Person’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Person prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Person's most prescribed medications were Cefdinir (24), Prednisone (22) and Ondansetron Odt (14).
How does Dr. Person's prescribing compare with other South Dakota prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Person prescribes 1 about as often than the typical South Dakota prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Person 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 South Dakota 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.
