JAMES M LANCASTER MD
Prescription History 1790776821
Orthopaedic Surgery in Dallas, TX
What does Dr. Lancaster prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lancaster wrote 552 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Mupirocin, with 114 prescriptions for 110 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. Lancaster 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 Texas prescribers.
What it is used for
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 114 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $7.82 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 114 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $16.06 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 used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 75 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $5.51 per fill, versus $21.05 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 63 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $4.11 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 56 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.20 per fill, versus $2.73 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 50 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 81% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $3.06 per fill, versus $7.30 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 34 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $26.25 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 20 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $9.77 per fill, versus $25.16 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 14 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $8.56 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Lancaster wrote 12 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.23 per fill, versus $10.45 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. Lancaster’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lancaster prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lancaster's most prescribed medications were Mupirocin (114), Oxycodone Hcl (114) and Hydromorphone Hcl (75).
How does Dr. Lancaster's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lancaster prescribes 4 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 3 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lancaster prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Texas prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
