DR. MARIA K HOUTCHENS MD
Prescription History 1740262021
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Brookline, MA
What does Dr. Houtchens prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Houtchens wrote 495 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Baclofen, with 73 prescriptions for 23 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. Houtchens prescribes.
Medications 19 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 Massachusetts prescribers.
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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 73 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $13.57 per fill, versus $20.34 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 multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 59 prescriptions for Copaxone, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $6,057.86 per fill, versus $6,109.37 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 54 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 67% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $28.37 per fill, versus $14.49 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 medication is used by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 43 prescriptions for Teriflunomide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $1,958.19 per fill, versus $1,851.94 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 by adults to treat multiple sclerosis-MS.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 35 prescriptions for Aubagio, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10,561.57 per fill, versus $10,049.46 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
Dalfampridine is used to improve walking in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 31 prescriptions for Dalfampridine Er, about 67% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $161.96 per fill, versus $310.82 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 multiple sclerosis-MS.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 22 prescriptions for Fingolimod, about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2,809.05 per fill, versus $1,566.40 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 multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 20 prescriptions for Kesimpta Pen, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12,663.49 per fill, versus $9,901.46 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 20 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.49 per fill, versus $5.91 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 19 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.49 per fill, versus $12.32 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
Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 17 prescriptions for Dimethyl Fumarate, about 69% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $118.33 per fill, versus $823.99 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
This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 16 prescriptions for Avonex Pen (4 Pack), about as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $8,230.82 per fill, versus $8,893.64 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 16 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 28% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $8.14 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 multiple sclerosis-MS.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Fewer than five Massachusetts prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain type of multiple sclerosis (relapsing multiple sclerosis-MS).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 13 prescriptions for Mayzent, about 64% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $9,564.54 per fill, versus $9,413.24 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
Armodafinil reduces extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, such as periods of stopped breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 11 prescriptions for Armodafinil, about 66% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $40.08 per fill, versus $63.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 11 prescriptions for Carbamazepine, about half as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $92.06 per fill, versus $49.93 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 41% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $6.39 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 medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Massachusetts prescribers
Dr. Houtchens wrote 11 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 22% as often as the typical Massachusetts prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $461.57 per fill, versus $598.17 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. Houtchens’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Houtchens prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Houtchens's most prescribed medications were Baclofen (73), Copaxone (59) and Gabapentin (54).
How does Dr. Houtchens's prescribing compare with other Massachusetts prescribers?
Of the 18 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Houtchens prescribes 4 more often than the typical Massachusetts prescriber, 2 about as often and 12 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Houtchens 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 Massachusetts 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.
