JOSE CLAUDIO CHAVES MD
Prescription History 1740362821
Hospitalist in Sheffield, AL
What does Dr. Chaves prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chaves wrote 931 Medicare prescriptions for 33 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 92 prescriptions for 90 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. Chaves prescribes.
Medications 33 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 92 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $7.89 per fill, versus $18.38 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 76 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $5.18 per fill, versus $12.19 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 71 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 34% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $6.48 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 60 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $552.96 per fill, versus $778.78 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 54 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.25 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 48 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $2.67 per fill, versus $4.83 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 47 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $19.16 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 40 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 62% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $2.61 per fill, versus $6.45 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
Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 34 prescriptions for Cefuroxime, about 87% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.38 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 28 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 65% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.00 per fill, versus $8.64 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 24 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $3.76 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 24 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.97 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 22 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $12.08 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 21 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 12% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $13.05 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 21 prescriptions for Lantus, about 63% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $116.34 per fill, versus $102.07 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 21 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about 68% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.64 per fill, versus $6.16 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 19 prescriptions for Entresto, about 28% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $527.40 per fill, versus $937.25 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 29% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $559.31 per fill, versus $855.74 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 17 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 29% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $17.54 per fill, versus $29.11 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 17 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 14% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (123). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $15.78 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 17 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $22.53 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 to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $5.23 per fill, versus $14.70 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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $25.43 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 16 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $11.24 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 15 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $4.38 per fill, versus $7.02 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 14 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $24.29 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 13 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 13% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.52 per fill, versus $9.38 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 used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 12 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 30% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $7.07 per fill, versus $14.44 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 37% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $15.32 per fill, versus $14.31 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
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 Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 21% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $4.18 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
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 11 prescriptions for Dabigatran Etexilate, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $130.45 per fill, versus $229.58 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 11 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 6% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $12.89 per fill, versus $12.18 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
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Chaves wrote 11 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 20% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $89.55 per fill, versus $96.69 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. Chaves’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chaves prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chaves's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (92), Pantoprazole Sodium (76) and Atorvastatin Calcium (71).
How does Dr. Chaves's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 33 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chaves prescribes 1 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 1 about as often and 31 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chaves 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 Alabama 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.
