TOM GRIFFIN DO
Prescription History 1861021149
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Griffin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Griffin wrote 211 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 26 prescriptions for 26 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. Griffin prescribes.
Medications 12 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 26 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $7.03 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 24 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $3.21 per fill, versus $5.09 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 22 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $4.15 per fill, versus $11.71 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 21 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.27 per fill, versus $3.54 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $3.33 per fill, versus $6.07 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 60% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $9.53 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 17 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $4.29 per fill, versus $11.09 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $8.22 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $2.89 per fill, versus $6.73 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 12 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $593.31 per fill, versus $870.72 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 12 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $8.17 per fill, versus $13.32 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Griffin wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $5.81 per fill, versus $14.00 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. Griffin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Griffin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Griffin's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (26), Furosemide (24) and Pantoprazole Sodium (22).
How does Dr. Griffin's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Griffin prescribes 12 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Griffin 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.
