JOHN CHARLES TURNER JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1811934821
Family Medicine in Las Cruces, NM
What does Dr. Turner prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Turner wrote 940 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Azithromycin, with 146 prescriptions for 139 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. Turner prescribes.
Medications 21 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 New Mexico prescribers.
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 146 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 4.7 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $2.69 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 127 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 3.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.79 per fill, versus $4.78 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/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 92 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 3.6 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.89 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 85 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $8.75 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 56 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1.94 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 50 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about 2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.04 per fill, versus $15.40 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 48 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 87% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $20.85 per fill, versus $31.96 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 40 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.64 per fill, versus $8.29 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
This combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir is used to treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in people who have mild to moderate symptoms and have a high risk for COVID-19 complications.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 39 prescriptions for Paxlovid, about 2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $71.71 per fill, versus $32.73 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
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 33 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $14.86 per fill, versus $13.99 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 31 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $8.38 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
Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 31 prescriptions for Oseltamivir Phosphate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $20.00 per fill, versus $32.91 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 26 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $16.08 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 24 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $9.20 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 22 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $2.69 per fill, versus $5.86 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 18 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 68% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8.87 per fill, versus $13.67 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 18 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $10.68 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 17 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.39 per fill, versus $9.66 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
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 13 prescriptions for Penicillin V Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $7.83 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 minor skin infections (such as impetigo, folliculitis) or minor infections related to some skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, minor burns/cuts/wounds).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 12 prescriptions for Gentamicin Sulfate, about 40% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.20 per fill, versus $33.75 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 variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. Turner wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 41% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $19.67 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. Turner’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Turner prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Turner's most prescribed medications were Azithromycin (146), Prednisone (127) and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (92).
How does Dr. Turner's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Turner prescribes 9 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 7 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Turner 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 New Mexico 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.
