DR. STEPHEN N. TAFOR MD
Prescription History 1700844321
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Macon, GA
What does Dr. Tafor prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Tafor wrote 4,265 Medicare prescriptions for 25 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 2,370 prescriptions for 429 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. Tafor prescribes.
Medications 25 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 2,370 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 19 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $25.95 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 639 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $30.05 per fill, versus $29.48 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 medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 323 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $21.19 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 151 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $27.84 per fill, versus $27.73 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 121 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.42 per fill, versus $13.60 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
Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 67 prescriptions for Belbuca, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $685.05 per fill, versus $736.75 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 63 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $9.45 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 medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to arthritis, chronic back pain).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 62 prescriptions for Buprenorphine, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $275.81 per fill, versus $268.67 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 53 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 86% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $21.56 per fill, versus $22.36 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 Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 44 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $9.45 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 43 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $94.08 per fill, versus $110.47 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
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 41 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.21 per fill, versus $19.00 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 37 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $25.84 per fill, versus $27.18 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 32 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.58 per fill, versus $15.90 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. Tafor wrote 30 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.74 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 ongoing severe pain.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 26 prescriptions for Nucynta Er, about as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,203.02 per fill, versus $1,239.10 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 26 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 83% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $698.18 per fill, versus $782.30 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 25 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $14.27 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. Tafor wrote 23 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 69% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $4.27 per fill, versus $6.79 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 22 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.18 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 product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 16 prescriptions for Ztlido, about 39% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $643.08 per fill, versus $716.84 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 15 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $131.86 per fill, versus $111.67 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. Tafor wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $57.57 per fill, versus $64.53 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $18.41 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Tafor wrote 11 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $19.48 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. Tafor’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Tafor prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tafor's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (2,370), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (639) and Oxycodone Hcl (323).
How does Dr. Tafor's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 25 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Tafor prescribes 4 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 11 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Tafor 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.
