MR. MATTHEW R HINTON DO
Prescription History 1811043383
Family Medicine in Fort Smith, AR
What does Dr. Hinton prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hinton wrote 204 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Tizanidine Hcl, with 39 prescriptions.
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. Hinton 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 Arkansas prescribers.
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 39 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $11.52 per fill, versus $10.29 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 24 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 19% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $12.90 per fill, versus $14.93 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 19 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 62% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $14.65 per fill, versus $14.16 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 15 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (128). Medicare paid $3.82 per fill, versus $5.67 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 13 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $8.24 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 13 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 29% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $11.60 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
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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 12 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 14% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $9.01 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 12 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 23% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $18.93 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 12% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $1.97 per fill, versus $5.96 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 12 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 14% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $6.48 per fill, versus $5.14 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 11 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 21% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,058.33 per fill, versus $1,166.92 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 a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 11% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $17.18 per fill, versus $16.48 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 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 Arkansas prescribers
Dr. Hinton wrote 11 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 19% as often as the typical Arkansas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $646.92 per fill, versus $786.80 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. Hinton’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hinton prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hinton's most prescribed medications were Tizanidine Hcl (39), Gabapentin (24) and Chlorthalidone (19).
How does Dr. Hinton's prescribing compare with other Arkansas prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hinton prescribes 13 less often than the typical Arkansas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hinton 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 Arkansas 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.
