DR. JOHN WEATHERS JR. OD
Prescription History 1790134021
Optometrist in Cumming, GA
What does Dr. Weathers prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Weathers wrote 390 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (neomycin/polymyxin b/dexametha), with 111 prescriptions for 92 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. Weathers prescribes.
Medications 10 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 Georgia prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 111 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 2.7 times as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $10.34 per fill, versus $11.48 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 91 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (186). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $11.70 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
Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 66 prescriptions for Lumigan, about 81% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $583.66 per fill, versus $493.11 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 product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 27 prescriptions for Dorzolamide-Timolol, about 24% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $20.12 per fill, versus $17.48 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 to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 25 prescriptions for Prednisolone Acetate, about 21% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (117). Medicare paid $58.07 per fill, versus $40.15 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 a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 18 prescriptions for Moxifloxacin, about 20% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $12.70 per fill, versus $20.98 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 dry, irritated eyes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 15 prescriptions for Miebo, about half as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $895.85 per fill, versus $851.54 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 combination medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 14 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol, about 37% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $111.38 per fill, versus $172.28 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 open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 12 prescriptions for Brimonidine Tartrate, about 14% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $38.72 per fill, versus $32.60 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
Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes.
Compared with Georgia prescribers
Dr. Weathers wrote 11 prescriptions for Restasis, about 23% as often as the typical Georgia prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $1,445.83 per fill, versus $1,052.34 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. Weathers’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Weathers prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Weathers's most prescribed medications were Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (111), Latanoprost (91) and Lumigan (66).
How does Dr. Weathers's prescribing compare with other Georgia prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Weathers prescribes 1 more often than the typical Georgia prescriber, 1 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Weathers 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 Georgia 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.
