ADRIAN TALAT BADDAR MD
Prescription History 1811966708
Orthopaedic Surgery in Newport News, VA
What does Dr. Baddar prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Baddar wrote 906 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Meloxicam, with 482 prescriptions for 204 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. Baddar prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 482 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 9.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.74 per fill, versus $3.63 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 110 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $6.84 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 64 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $27.03 per fill, versus $31.32 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 54 prescriptions for Etodolac, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $24.13 per fill, versus $27.92 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 50 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $19.31 per fill, versus $28.31 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 45 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $7.99 per fill, versus $22.20 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
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 35 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1.79 per fill, versus $2.87 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
Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 21 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.99 per fill, versus $15.18 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $3.00 per fill, versus $18.38 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
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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $2.70 per fill, versus $4.45 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Baddar wrote 14 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $4.86 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. Baddar’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Baddar prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baddar's most prescribed medications were Meloxicam (482), Methylprednisolone (110) and Celecoxib (64).
How does Dr. Baddar's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Baddar prescribes 4 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 4 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Baddar 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 Virginia 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.
