DR. RADAMES RODRIGUEZ MD
Prescription History 1720235708
Internal Medicine in San Antonio, TX
What does Dr. Rodriguez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rodriguez wrote 7,893 Medicare prescriptions for 119 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 534 prescriptions for 188 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. Rodriguez prescribes.
Medications 119 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. Rodriguez wrote 534 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $8.11 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 436 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $4.07 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 355 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 3.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $5.87 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 321 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $6.10 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 313 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $7.24 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 248 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $7.15 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 239 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $9.74 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 191 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $18.23 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 188 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 5.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,643.07 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
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Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 186 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $10.36 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 169 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 6.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $12.56 per fill, versus $14.67 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 169 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,604.57 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 164 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $15.84 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 130 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.20 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 123 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $6.21 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 118 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $6.42 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 116 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.95 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 115 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.16 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 114 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.29 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 110 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $11.75 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 110 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $9.66 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 107 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.31 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 to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 106 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.73 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 104 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.91 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 104 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 85% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $10.48 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 92 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $41.25 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 92 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1.84 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 88 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.85 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 87 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.55 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 86 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.93 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 83 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $2.28 per fill, versus $5.46 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 83 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $2.60 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 82 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 85% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $22.32 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 80 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.63 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 78 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,424.62 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 74 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.39 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 73 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.56 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 68 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 83% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1,139.12 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 68 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $159.20 per fill, versus $135.60 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 67 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.06 per fill, versus $25.74 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 66 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $40.07 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 64 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $13.12 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 medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 60 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $11.32 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 55 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $6.35 per fill, versus $7.60 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
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 50 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $12.48 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 48 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $5.78 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 46 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.77 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 45 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.43 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 37 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $4.48 per fill, versus $4.63 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. Rodriguez wrote 37 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $34.16 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 35 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $9.22 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 33 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $11.13 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 33 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.33 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
Tirzepatide 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. Rodriguez wrote 31 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $996.22 per fill, versus $1,267.11 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 certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 31 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 71% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,043.35 per fill, versus $682.81 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
Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 30 prescriptions for Meclizine Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $10.82 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 30 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $937.00 per fill, versus $752.92 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 29 prescriptions for Insulin Lispro Kwikpen U-100, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $267.93 per fill, versus $198.53 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 28 prescriptions for Januvia, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,404.87 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 26 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $112.99 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 25 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $11.85 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 25 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,462.47 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 25 prescriptions for Lovastatin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $5.38 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 25 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $3.78 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $6.40 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Lantus, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $81.16 per fill, versus $122.62 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about 88% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.25 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.69 per fill, versus $20.17 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about 75% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $37.71 per fill, versus $47.27 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $29.69 per fill, versus $17.41 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 two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $5.34 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 a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and metformin.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Synjardy, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,778.08 per fill, versus $1,038.24 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. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Valsartan, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $18.81 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,317.25 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $26.92 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 prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $602.27 per fill, versus $522.49 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 of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $0.00 per fill, versus $41.42 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $22.50 per fill, versus $18.12 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $9.54 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $40.04 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
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $12.13 per fill, versus $11.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Dropsafe Prep Pads, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $2.35 per fill, versus $3.04 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.70 per fill, versus $17.89 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 detemir is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Levemir Flexpen, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $130.84 per fill, versus $227.38 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. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $13.77 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $7.84 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $23.39 per fill, versus $40.54 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $267.63 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $15.65 per fill, versus $13.92 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $910.76 per fill, versus $662.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle, about 78% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $78.64 per fill, versus $89.59 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.66 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.19 per fill, versus $26.25 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $26.32 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.44 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Naproxen, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $18.74 per fill, versus $17.96 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $9.43 per fill, versus $14.29 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $2.73 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 bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $24.37 per fill, versus $59.96 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $18.56 per fill, versus $33.28 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.80 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
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $20.37 per fill, versus $18.22 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
Exenatide is used either alone or with other medications, and with a proper diet and exercise program, to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Bydureon Bcise, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $2,034.88 per fill, versus $1,405.90 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
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.96 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.06 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.53 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 used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $9.07 per fill, versus $25.26 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $13.37 per fill, versus $24.68 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 40% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.41 per fill, versus $11.23 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $29.45 per fill, versus $31.68 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 21% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1,487.51 per fill, versus $860.45 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
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $12.65 per fill, versus $20.24 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 treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 16% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $10.29 per fill, versus $27.39 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
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. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $6.93 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Imipramine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $20.15 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
Canagliflozin 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. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Invokana, about 69% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $974.88 per fill, versus $817.27 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.97 per fill, versus $17.53 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
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $13.00 per fill, versus $12.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Ultra-Fine Short Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $136.54 per fill, versus $93.74 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. Rodriguez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rodriguez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rodriguez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (534), Amlodipine Besylate (436) and Metformin Hcl (355).
How does Dr. Rodriguez's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 119 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rodriguez prescribes 35 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 30 about as often and 54 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rodriguez 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.
