DR. PETER E MILLER M.D.
Prescription History 1881823821
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Richmond, VA
What does Dr. Miller prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Miller wrote 331 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Peg 3350-Electrolyte (sodium chloride/nahco3/kcl/peg), with 95 prescriptions for 90 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. Miller prescribes.
Medications 11 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 95 prescriptions for Peg 3350-Electrolyte, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $22.40 per fill, versus $21.37 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 52 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $16.04 per fill, versus $14.24 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
This medication is used to treat diarrhea.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 33 prescriptions for Diphenoxylate-Atropine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $23.05 per fill, versus $19.71 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 32 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $67.77 per fill, versus $63.49 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 24 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $5.46 per fill, versus $16.09 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 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrocortisone, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $10.44 per fill, versus $16.94 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 19 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.21 per fill, versus $23.07 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 67% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $9.06 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 15 prescriptions for Linzess, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $874.49 per fill, versus $826.43 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 13 prescriptions for Loperamide, about 61% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $77.41 per fill, versus $20.62 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
Cholestyramine is used along with a proper diet to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Miller wrote 11 prescriptions for Cholestyramine, about 64% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $61.28 per fill, versus $77.85 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. Miller’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Miller prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Miller's most prescribed medications were Peg 3350-Electrolyte (95), Gavilyte-G (52) and Diphenoxylate-Atropine (33).
How does Dr. Miller's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Miller prescribes 2 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 1 about as often and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Miller 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 Virginia 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.
