BRENDA WATKINS MD
Prescription History 1871904607
Dermatology in Dripping Springs, TX
What does Dr. Watkins prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Watkins wrote 1,321 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Clobetasol Propionate, with 221 prescriptions for 114 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. Watkins prescribes.
Medications 23 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 221 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 5.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $26.96 per fill, versus $41.23 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 183 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.61 per fill, versus $10.54 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 164 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 5.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.39 per fill, versus $17.89 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
Ketoconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain kinds of dandruff.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 159 prescriptions for Ketoconazole, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $16.68 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 skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 79 prescriptions for Dupixent Pen, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3,757.26 per fill, versus $4,018.59 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 72 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.51 per fill, versus $13.64 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 61 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 2.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $35.56 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 58 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $42.39 per fill, versus $26.32 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 used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 40 prescriptions for Doxycycline Monohydrate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.88 per fill, versus $15.80 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 39 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.75 per fill, versus $8.57 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
This medication is used to treat acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 34 prescriptions for Clindamycin Phosphate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $34.85 per fill, versus $33.80 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 28 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.34 per fill, versus $13.02 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 fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 26 prescriptions for Ciclopirox, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $29.55 per fill, versus $34.62 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. Watkins wrote 21 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $14.58 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
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 20 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $7.33 per fill, versus $13.10 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
Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 19 prescriptions for Nystatin, about 79% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.99 per fill, versus $16.96 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1.20 per fill, versus $2.73 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluocinonide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $39.04 per fill, versus $38.66 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
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 14 prescriptions for Acyclovir, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.10 per fill, versus $14.71 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
This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluorouracil, about 37% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $52.27 per fill, versus $65.18 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 medication is used to treat certain skin conditions (eczema, prurigo nodularis) and a certain esophagus problem (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 12 prescriptions for Dupixent Syringe, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $3,547.92 per fill, versus $4,002.96 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
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 12 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $21.20 per fill, versus $36.05 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Watkins wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $21.35 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.
Questions about Dr. Watkins’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Watkins prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Watkins's most prescribed medications were Clobetasol Propionate (221), Triamcinolone Acetonide (183) and Hydrocortisone (164).
How does Dr. Watkins's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Watkins prescribes 10 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 3 about as often and 10 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Watkins 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.
