DR. LOUIS THEODORE GEORGE D.D.S
Prescription History 1861692949
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD
What does Dr. George prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. George wrote 1,406 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Chlorhexidine Gluconate, with 562 prescriptions for 400 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. George 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 South Dakota prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 562 prescriptions for Chlorhexidine Gluconate, about 11 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $4.23 per fill, versus $4.81 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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 352 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 7.7 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $2.66 per fill, versus $2.08 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 212 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 3.9 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $15.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 76 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $1.60 per fill, versus $5.29 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 73 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 3 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $4.53 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
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 South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 44 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.6 times as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $7.22 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
Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone disorders, allergic reactions, skin diseases, eye problems, breathing problems, bowel disorders, cancer, and immune system disorders.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 30 prescriptions for Dexamethasone, about 78% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $19.08 per fill, versus $9.45 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 28 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $14.73 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 17 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 75% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.32 per fill, versus $9.31 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
Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with South Dakota prescribers
Dr. George wrote 12 prescriptions for Azithromycin, about 42% as often as the typical South Dakota prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.72 per fill, versus $6.90 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. George’s prescriptions
What does Dr. George prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. George's most prescribed medications were Chlorhexidine Gluconate (562), Amoxicillin (352) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (212).
How does Dr. George's prescribing compare with other South Dakota prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. George prescribes 6 more often than the typical South Dakota prescriber, 3 about as often and 1 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. George 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 South Dakota 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.
