DR. GORDON SCOTT BONTRAGER MD
Prescription History 1780919829
Family Medicine in Preston, ID
What does Dr. Bontrager prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Bontrager wrote 1,501 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 82 prescriptions for 26 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. Bontrager prescribes.
Medications 61 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 Idaho prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 82 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 80% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (102). Medicare paid $16.58 per fill, versus $12.14 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 81 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (155). Medicare paid $15.05 per fill, versus $10.02 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 63 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $15.86 per fill, versus $10.23 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 61 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 75% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $29.51 per fill, versus $17.87 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 61 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $15.83 per fill, versus $6.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 43 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $21.30 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 40 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 37% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $14.00 per fill, versus $5.89 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 40 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 66% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $19.97 per fill, versus $22.80 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 38 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 74% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.01 per fill, versus $16.75 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 36 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $5.24 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 32 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $4.58 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 32 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 30% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $16.35 per fill, versus $8.72 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 29 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 76% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.12 per fill, versus $4.47 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 29 prescriptions for Xarelto, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $668.18 per fill, versus $946.99 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 28 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $22.52 per fill, versus $13.59 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 27 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $20.91 per fill, versus $10.63 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 26 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $13.20 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 66% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $3.28 per fill, versus $7.05 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 27% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $13.81 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 24 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 62% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.54 per fill, versus $14.53 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 24 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $936.80 per fill, versus $1,050.33 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 40% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $24.75 per fill, versus $28.56 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $20.44 per fill, versus $7.43 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 23 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 41% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $12.54 per fill, versus $7.58 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 22 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 36% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $2.80 per fill, versus $3.92 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 22 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $97.92 per fill, versus $46.73 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 22 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $9.85 per fill, versus $8.63 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 21 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $7.05 per fill, versus $8.02 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
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 20 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.12 per fill, versus $41.75 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 20 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 69% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $9.54 per fill, versus $9.09 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 20 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.45 per fill, versus $26.97 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 20 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $15.47 per fill, versus $13.69 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 20 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.35 per fill, versus $29.63 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 20 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $26.61 per fill, versus $17.06 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 19 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 38% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.52 per fill, versus $8.68 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 65% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $29.71 per fill, versus $14.43 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 19 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 79% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $16.15 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 18 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $7.23 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 42% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $6.53 per fill, versus $6.67 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 17 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $99.20 per fill, versus $123.81 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 17 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $19.75 per fill, versus $12.70 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 17 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $7.00 per fill, versus $8.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.74 per fill, versus $17.41 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 14 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 33% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $591.50 per fill, versus $911.04 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 14 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 34% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1,097.72 per fill, versus $1,158.29 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.94 per fill, versus $7.19 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 medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 13 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $5.34 per fill, versus $8.26 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $889.04 per fill, versus $906.00 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 64% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3.50 per fill, versus $13.37 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $8.52 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 12 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $13.36 per fill, versus $8.03 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 33% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $2.53 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 combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 12 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 67% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $34.44 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 to treat anxiety.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 12 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 33% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $2.63 per fill, versus $6.07 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
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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 12 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 31% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $20.64 per fill, versus $12.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Fewer than five Idaho prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 11 prescriptions for Loperamide, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $31.14 per fill, versus $22.38 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 11 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 27% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.23 per fill, versus $4.97 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
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 11 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about half as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $13.20 per fill, versus $31.66 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $34.06 per fill, versus $18.61 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 Idaho prescribers
Dr. Bontrager wrote 11 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Idaho prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $67.38 per fill, versus $11.94 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. Bontrager’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Bontrager prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bontrager's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (82), Atorvastatin Calcium (81) and Levothyroxine Sodium (63).
How does Dr. Bontrager's prescribing compare with other Idaho prescribers?
Of the 60 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Bontrager prescribes 1 more often than the typical Idaho prescriber, 5 about as often and 54 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Bontrager 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 Idaho 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.
