DR. LAUREN WOOD THUM M.D.
Prescription History 1780022921
Urology in Sioux Falls, SD
What does Dr. Thum prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Thum wrote 1,349 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Gemtesa (vibegron), with 333 prescriptions for 61 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. Thum prescribes.
Medications 13 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 South Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat overactive bladder.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 333 prescriptions for Gemtesa, about 6.8 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $556.75 per fill, versus $509.51 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
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 209 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 4.7 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $608.44 per fill, versus $463.37 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 145 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 4.8 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $6.11 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
Methenamine is used to prevent or control returning urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 142 prescriptions for Methenamine Hippurate, about 4.3 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $61.54 per fill, versus $59.11 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 112 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 4.6 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.17 per fill, versus $16.56 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 medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 93 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about 4.2 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.18 per fill, versus $4.33 statewide.
Volume reflects 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 hormone.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 92 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 3.3 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $79.93 per fill, versus $58.16 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 69 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 80% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $5.47 per fill, versus $14.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine your kidneys make.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 67 prescriptions for Desmopressin Acetate, about 3 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $25.09 per fill, versus $54.99 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 46 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $2.11 per fill, versus $5.29 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 15 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 80% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $19.37 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. Thum wrote 14 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 38% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $39.16 per fill, versus $59.27 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
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Fewer than five South Dakota prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
Questions about Dr. Thum’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Thum prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Thum's most prescribed medications were Gemtesa (333), Myrbetriq (209) and Cephalexin (145).
How does Dr. Thum's prescribing compare with other South Dakota prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Thum prescribes 8 more often than the typical South Dakota prescriber, 3 about as often and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Thum 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 South Dakota 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.
