DR. ROBERT C HINZ MD
Prescription History 1871818708
Hospitalist in College Station, TX
What does Dr. Hinz prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hinz wrote 238 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Eliquis (apixaban), with 64 prescriptions for 18 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. Hinz 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
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. Hinz wrote 64 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $580.44 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
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. Hinz wrote 21 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $16.42 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 18 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.92 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
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. Hinz wrote 18 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $15.58 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
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 18 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $817.54 per fill, versus $1,092.03 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. Hinz wrote 18 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 18% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $8.75 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.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 16 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.18 per fill, versus $9.03 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $9.61 per fill, versus $9.74 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 types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 14 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.36 per fill, versus $23.63 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 12 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $4.17 per fill, versus $5.32 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hinz wrote 12 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 15% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $7.14 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. Hinz wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.17 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.
Questions about Dr. Hinz’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hinz prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hinz's most prescribed medications were Eliquis (64), Atorvastatin Calcium (21) and Amlodipine Besylate (18).
How does Dr. Hinz's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hinz prescribes 1 about as often than the typical Texas prescriber and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hinz 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.
