WILLIAM JOHN LITTMAN MD
Prescription History 1750389607
Internal Medicine in Lebanon, TN
What does Dr. Littman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Littman wrote 11,041 Medicare prescriptions for 146 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 820 prescriptions for 225 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. Littman prescribes.
Medications 146 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 820 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (182). Medicare paid $13.54 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 440 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $14.66 per fill, versus $12.52 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 406 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 7.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $29.37 per fill, versus $25.58 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 404 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $10.09 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 depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 355 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 4.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $14.35 per fill, versus $9.21 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 333 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (149). Medicare paid $5.26 per fill, versus $5.21 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 324 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $13.07 per fill, versus $13.46 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 253 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (172). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $8.49 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 240 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (129). Medicare paid $21.99 per fill, versus $12.39 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 223 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $18.05 per fill, versus $13.51 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 207 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $14.74 per fill, versus $12.17 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 205 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $4.38 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 treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 199 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $22.60 per fill, versus $23.18 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 193 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 4.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1,013.83 per fill, versus $896.46 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
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Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 178 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $6.85 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 175 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.05 per fill, versus $5.99 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 173 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $25.60 per fill, versus $20.04 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 156 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (88). Medicare paid $6.88 per fill, versus $6.35 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 145 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $1,160.79 per fill, versus $1,248.49 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 120 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $5.88 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 115 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $7.57 per fill, versus $7.29 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 114 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $16.11 per fill, versus $13.09 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 111 prescriptions for Furosemide, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $4.66 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 101 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $23.28 per fill, versus $8.57 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 100 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $3.45 per fill, versus $6.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 100 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $21.46 per fill, versus $19.65 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 99 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $4.53 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 98 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $23.51 per fill, versus $14.80 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 96 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $11.00 per fill, versus $8.83 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 96 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.60 per fill, versus $8.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 95 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.81 per fill, versus $4.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 94 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $26.79 per fill, versus $27.32 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 91 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $789.42 per fill, versus $626.32 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 90 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $33.45 per fill, versus $27.69 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 90 prescriptions for Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $14.10 per fill, versus $11.81 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 87 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $11.44 per fill, versus $7.68 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 87 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $4.28 per fill, versus $3.96 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 85 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.19 per fill, versus $7.69 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 85 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $8.96 per fill, versus $10.56 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 85 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $9.57 per fill, versus $8.54 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 treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 82 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about 3.8 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $77.52 per fill, versus $59.65 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 79 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1,071.71 per fill, versus $973.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 78 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $16.23 per fill, versus $15.01 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 74 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $9.93 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 74 prescriptions for Atenolol-Chlorthalidone, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $25.10 per fill, versus $28.51 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 74 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $10.22 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 73 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 70 prescriptions for Januvia, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $932.90 per fill, versus $827.26 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 68 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $25.93 per fill, versus $25.24 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 67 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 69% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $1,080.81 per fill, versus $804.23 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
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 66 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.14 per fill, versus $18.37 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
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 66 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $12.06 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 61 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 75% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $33.59 per fill, versus $17.21 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 61 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $28.27 per fill, versus $34.23 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 60 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $40.77 per fill, versus $65.48 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
Terazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 60 prescriptions for Terazosin Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.66 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 60 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $1,304.42 per fill, versus $864.88 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 59 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.91 per fill, versus $6.01 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 57 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 77% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $11.49 per fill, versus $10.70 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 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 56 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $939.15 per fill, versus $861.90 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 to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 55 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $27.01 per fill, versus $30.46 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 55 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $8.78 per fill, versus $6.09 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 alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 55 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $15.58 per fill, versus $14.18 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 54 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $5.50 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 53 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,178.88 per fill, versus $1,222.08 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 51 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $11.83 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 used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 48 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 87% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $41.45 per fill, versus $20.54 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 medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 44 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $74.35 per fill, versus $56.65 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).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 44 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.04 per fill, versus $9.20 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 43 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $5.60 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 43 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 61% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $7.18 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 42 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $11.29 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
This medication is a combination of 2 drugs: empagliflozin and linagliptin.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 40 prescriptions for Glyxambi, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $868.55 per fill, versus $916.74 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 a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 40 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.26 per fill, versus $5.26 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 40 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $72.74 per fill, versus $44.56 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 38 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 87% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $17.83 per fill, versus $14.02 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 depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 38 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 68% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $20.17 per fill, versus $18.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 38 prescriptions for Primidone, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $28.16 per fill, versus $22.40 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 depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 38 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $30.54 per fill, versus $20.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 37 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 81% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $16.11 per fill, versus $6.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 37 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 72% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $8.83 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 used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 35 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $16.85 per fill, versus $19.59 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 34 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.73 per fill, versus $11.43 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
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 34 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 72% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $787.44 per fill, versus $822.41 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 33 prescriptions for Trulicity, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,351.41 per fill, versus $1,232.15 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 32 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $52.50 per fill, versus $41.72 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 31 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 87% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $9.20 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 31 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.03 per fill, versus $14.26 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 30 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $14.61 per fill, versus $13.93 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 29 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 74% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.22 per fill, versus $7.41 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 28 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $17.13 per fill, versus $8.70 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 28 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-100, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $597.25 per fill, versus $657.51 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 27 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $288.89 per fill, versus $249.59 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 26 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.72 per fill, versus $15.11 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 26 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $9.78 per fill, versus $10.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 25 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.54 per fill, versus $23.37 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 25 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $305.28 per fill, versus $250.83 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 25 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 78% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $13.62 per fill, versus $13.34 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 25 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $15.69 per fill, versus $23.46 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
This medication is used in men who do not make enough of a natural substance called testosterone.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 25 prescriptions for Testosterone Cypionate, about 85% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $24.64 per fill, versus $35.16 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 24 prescriptions for Betamethasone Dipropionate, about 85% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $42.40 per fill, versus $45.11 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
Canagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 24 prescriptions for Invokana, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $584.18 per fill, versus $800.77 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 23 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 80% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $16.39 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
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 23 prescriptions for Vascepa, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $739.78 per fill, versus $486.76 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 alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 22 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.84 per fill, versus $5.78 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 78% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $9.05 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 22 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 75% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.78 per fill, versus $13.38 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 21 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 65% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $19.38 per fill, versus $26.55 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 21 prescriptions for Klor-Con M20, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $24.13 per fill, versus $22.96 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $17.84 per fill, versus $12.55 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, about 62% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $21.52 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 19 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $14.39 per fill, versus $25.55 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 19 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.54 per fill, versus $7.99 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 19 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 32% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $9.46 per fill, versus $15.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 18 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $14.83 per fill, versus $9.12 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 18 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 25% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $29.40 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 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 74% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $317.22 per fill, versus $169.64 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
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $12.55 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 17 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $8.47 per fill, versus $14.04 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $36.87 per fill, versus $22.09 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
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 16 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 63% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $10.13 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 16 prescriptions for Toujeo Solostar, about 69% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $540.31 per fill, versus $738.34 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 product is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Fewer than five Tennessee prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 15 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 36% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $62.13 per fill, versus $24.41 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 used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 15 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $64.10 per fill, versus $30.19 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 15 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 70% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $21.66 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
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 15 prescriptions for Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, about 74% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $19.43 per fill, versus $67.39 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 a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 14 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $7.13 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
Pitavastatin 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 14 prescriptions for Livalo, about as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $292.84 per fill, versus $483.13 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 make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 14 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $46.35 per fill, versus $92.68 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
Varenicline is used by adults to help stop smoking.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 14 prescriptions for Varenicline Tartrate, about 80% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $229.10 per fill, versus $220.30 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 13 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 27% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $16.24 per fill, versus $11.72 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 13 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 37% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $21.88 per fill, versus $10.80 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 13 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl Er, about 66% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $94.50 per fill, versus $66.48 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
Insulin degludec is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 13 prescriptions for Tresiba Flextouch U-200, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $789.95 per fill, versus $1,153.23 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 13 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 64% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $27.58 per fill, versus $28.93 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
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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 12 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 40% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $602.88 per fill, versus $524.05 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.51 per fill, versus $20.13 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 12 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 39% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $17.50 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 skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 35% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.51 per fill, versus $9.58 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 25% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.08 per fill, versus $2.97 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
Thyroid hormone is used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 11 prescriptions for Armour Thyroid, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $47.05 per fill, versus $68.03 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 along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 11 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $354.29 per fill, versus $123.48 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 32% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $32.31 per fill, versus $27.25 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 Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 28% as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $117.65 per fill, versus $130.06 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
Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures.
Compared with Tennessee prescribers
Dr. Littman wrote 11 prescriptions for Prolia, about half as often as the typical Tennessee prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1,707.23 per fill, versus $1,714.99 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. Littman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Littman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Littman's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (820), Rosuvastatin Calcium (440) and Ezetimibe (406).
How does Dr. Littman's prescribing compare with other Tennessee prescribers?
Of the 145 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Littman prescribes 61 more often than the typical Tennessee prescriber, 37 about as often and 47 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Littman 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 Tennessee 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.
