ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ MD
Prescription History 1861697971
Family Medicine in Cidra, PR
What does Dr. Rodriguez prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Rodriguez wrote 3,220 Medicare prescriptions for 68 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 215 prescriptions for 34 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. Rodriguez prescribes.
Medications 68 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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 215 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (337). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $10.05 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 193 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 78% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (247). Medicare paid $7.56 per fill, versus $10.77 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 180 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 88% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $4.89 per fill, versus $7.25 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 176 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (185). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $12.35 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 148 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (262). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $9.88 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 141 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 61% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (233). Medicare paid $57.20 per fill, versus $76.31 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 140 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (204). Medicare paid $4.32 per fill, versus $6.34 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 129 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $17.57 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 123 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (210). Medicare paid $3.35 per fill, versus $5.10 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 117 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 72% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (163). Medicare paid $3.72 per fill, versus $5.61 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 91 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (158). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $6.77 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 84 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 73% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $5.83 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 83 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 70% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (118). Medicare paid $4.32 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 70 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (130). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $10.15 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 69 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 38% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (183). Medicare paid $7.64 per fill, versus $11.95 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 57 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 32% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (176). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $15.32 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 53 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (142). Medicare paid $7.93 per fill, versus $8.42 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
Simvastatin 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 47 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (193). Medicare paid $4.44 per fill, versus $7.24 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 44 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $3.95 per fill, versus $5.52 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
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 40 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 41% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $13.16 per fill, versus $16.47 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 40 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $831.61 per fill, versus $847.15 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 39 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $4.21 per fill, versus $8.48 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 38 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $50.46 per fill, versus $43.35 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 37 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 80% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $4.02 per fill, versus $6.89 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
Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 36 prescriptions for Latanoprost, about 23% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (157). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $12.94 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 35 prescriptions for Nabumetone, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $15.60 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
Combination isophane/regular insulin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 32 prescriptions for Humulin 70-30, about 70% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $69.09 per fill, versus $106.01 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 31 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 71% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.20 per fill, versus $25.54 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
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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 30 prescriptions for Eliquis, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $601.23 per fill, versus $747.42 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 30 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $10.59 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 29 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about 61% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $85.59 per fill, versus $77.98 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 28 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 37% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $3.46 per fill, versus $4.51 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 27 prescriptions for Lantus, about 35% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $107.76 per fill, versus $105.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 25 prescriptions for Pen Needle, about 75% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.87 per fill, versus $19.11 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
Linagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 24 prescriptions for Tradjenta, about 60% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $619.65 per fill, versus $735.76 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $97.53 per fill, versus $108.79 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
Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 23 prescriptions for Verapamil Er, about 76% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.84 per fill, versus $29.53 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about 35% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $12.68 per fill, versus $20.83 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
Insulin lispro is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 22 prescriptions for Humalog Kwikpen U-100, about 63% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $216.82 per fill, versus $200.88 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
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $15.21 per fill, versus $26.55 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 high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 64% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.36 per fill, versus $7.88 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 21 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 27% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $12.06 per fill, versus $17.55 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
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 23% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $590.20 per fill, versus $782.35 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
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 20% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $6.09 per fill, versus $15.37 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 with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Janumet, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $692.89 per fill, versus $779.20 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 used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 20 prescriptions for Timolol Maleate, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $12.73 per fill, versus $14.13 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 help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 19 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 69% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $156.94 per fill, versus $125.42 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 17% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $6.11 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
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 18 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 24% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $5.44 per fill, versus $12.44 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
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $12.72 per fill, versus $19.06 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 27% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $17.09 per fill, versus $5.11 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
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 16 prescriptions for Januvia, about 40% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $686.51 per fill, versus $859.90 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 32% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.21 per fill, versus $11.44 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $8.02 per fill, versus $7.33 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 14 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $26.21 per fill, versus $16.14 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (119). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $6.72 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
Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Gemfibrozil, about 42% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.00 per fill, versus $15.52 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 25% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.81 per fill, versus $35.08 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
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 26% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $18.78 per fill, versus $23.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 13 prescriptions for Trueplus Insulin Syringe, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $11.75 per fill, versus $17.41 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 treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Entresto, about 30% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $695.36 per fill, versus $847.71 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
Fenofibrate 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 Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about 21% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $17.10 per fill, versus $24.52 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
Insulin regular is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Humulin R, about half as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $83.87 per fill, versus $71.13 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
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 21% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $8.18 per fill, versus $13.06 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 18% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $7.38 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 28% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.02 per fill, versus $15.11 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
Fluticasone is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $264.80 per fill, versus $267.42 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
Sitagliptin/metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Puerto Rico prescribers
Dr. Rodriguez wrote 11 prescriptions for Janumet Xr, about 32% as often as the typical Puerto Rico prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $589.38 per fill, versus $752.26 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. Rodriguez’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Rodriguez prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rodriguez's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (215), Losartan Potassium (193) and Famotidine (180).
How does Dr. Rodriguez's prescribing compare with other Puerto Rico prescribers?
Of the 68 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Rodriguez prescribes 1 more often than the typical Puerto Rico prescriber, 5 about as often and 62 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Rodriguez 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 Puerto Rico 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.
