BRUCE R. NELSON M.D.
Prescription History 1740377621
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Nelson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nelson wrote 724 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Doxycycline Monohydrate, with 466 prescriptions for 265 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. Nelson prescribes.
Medications 8 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 466 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 15 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $15.80 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 81 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.27 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 70 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $18.24 per fill, versus $16.68 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 49 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $21.80 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 19 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $35.56 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
Econazole is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 16 prescriptions for Econazole Nitrate, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $35.76 per fill, versus $32.55 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. Nelson wrote 12 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $74.77 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Nelson wrote 11 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $1.48 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.
Questions about Dr. Nelson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nelson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nelson's most prescribed medications were Doxycycline Monohydrate (466), Lorazepam (81) and Ketoconazole (70).
How does Dr. Nelson's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nelson prescribes 4 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 1 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nelson 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.
