MARY SHIPMAN D.O
Prescription History 1871941237
Family Medicine in Temple, TX
What does Dr. Shipman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Shipman wrote 3,609 Medicare prescriptions for 84 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 304 prescriptions for 84 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. Shipman prescribes.
Medications 84 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. Shipman wrote 304 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $17.87 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 277 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $13.57 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 192 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (111). Medicare paid $16.23 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 172 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $13.59 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 154 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $7.39 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 131 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $26.14 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 110 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 90% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (122). Medicare paid $16.07 per fill, versus $13.19 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 90 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $4.50 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. Shipman wrote 88 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 87% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $23.49 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 79 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $14.33 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 78 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $19.88 per fill, versus $14.93 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 77 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $16.14 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 73 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $26.09 per fill, versus $9.50 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. Shipman wrote 66 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 82% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $18.80 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 66 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $11.90 per fill, versus $8.39 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 55 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $25.04 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 54 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $16.03 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 52 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $10.17 per fill, versus $10.79 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 50 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 85% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $8.88 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
Semaglutide 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. Shipman wrote 49 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 73% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,534.99 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 45 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 86% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $15.03 per fill, versus $8.44 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 41 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 74% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $6.15 per fill, versus $10.81 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 40 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $63.90 per fill, versus $28.56 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 40 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $12.40 per fill, versus $9.11 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 40 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $47.63 per fill, versus $23.06 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 39 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $24.59 per fill, versus $24.94 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 37 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $38.01 per fill, versus $23.99 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 35 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 80% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $8.72 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 34 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $20.89 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 34 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 90% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $7.96 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 33 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 63% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $26.67 per fill, versus $25.26 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 32 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 83% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $11.95 per fill, versus $10.45 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
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. Shipman wrote 32 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $5.78 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 31 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 86% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $7.17 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 30 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $15.20 per fill, versus $10.85 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 30 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $21.12 per fill, versus $19.18 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 29 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $14.96 per fill, versus $9.68 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 29 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $14.95 per fill, versus $10.58 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. Shipman wrote 28 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $43.97 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 27 prescriptions for Famotidine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $21.82 per fill, versus $14.87 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 26 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $37.25 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 26 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 61% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $33.47 per fill, versus $18.82 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 26 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $8.92 per fill, versus $20.15 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
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. Shipman wrote 25 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 90% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $6.34 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
Pravastatin 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. Shipman wrote 21 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.79 per fill, versus $13.28 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 20 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $4.11 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 20 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.57 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 19 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $14.76 per fill, versus $29.04 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 relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 18 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $9.06 per fill, versus $14.32 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 variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 17 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 39% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $26.58 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $79.57 per fill, versus $22.08 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
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. Shipman wrote 17 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $4.11 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 17 prescriptions for Topiramate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $11.23 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 product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $539.92 per fill, versus $581.16 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. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 25% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $16.04 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $25.27 per fill, versus $23.89 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.19 per fill, versus $10.82 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
Glipizide 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. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Glipizide Er, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $14.55 per fill, versus $13.48 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
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. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $1,022.72 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 19% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $26.57 per fill, versus $14.12 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1.80 per fill, versus $7.30 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. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 42% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $5.91 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 drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.58 per fill, versus $9.12 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 hormone.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 38% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $79.11 per fill, versus $48.80 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 15 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $24.84 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 15 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.60 per fill, versus $13.98 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
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 15 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 70% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $98.47 per fill, versus $38.97 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 treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 15 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $29.24 per fill, versus $17.12 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
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 15 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 33% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $1,402.17 per fill, versus $943.32 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
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. Shipman wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $1,122.17 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 an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.58 per fill, versus $17.68 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 14 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $34.84 per fill, versus $16.78 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 combination of insulin glargine and lixisenatide and 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. Shipman wrote 14 prescriptions for Soliqua 100-33, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,151.13 per fill, versus $1,110.44 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
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 13 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 31% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $10.36 per fill, versus $11.85 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 13 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $22.27 per fill, versus $12.62 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
Semaglutide 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. Shipman wrote 13 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $1,849.14 per fill, versus $1,541.63 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 13 prescriptions for Symbicort, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $395.02 per fill, versus $317.85 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 depression.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $14.46 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 12 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 26% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.70 per fill, versus $7.60 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 11 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.98 per fill, versus $14.51 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
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 11 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $34.80 per fill, versus $28.47 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
Glipizide 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. Shipman wrote 11 prescriptions for Glipizide, about 29% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $8.89 per fill, versus $9.42 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
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Shipman wrote 11 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $36.34 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
Dulaglutide 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. Shipman wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 32% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2,177.15 per fill, versus $1,393.87 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. Shipman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Shipman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Shipman's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (304), Levothyroxine Sodium (277) and Losartan Potassium (192).
How does Dr. Shipman's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 84 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Shipman prescribes 9 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 21 about as often and 54 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Shipman 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.
