DR. BENNY M POPWELL MD
Prescription History 1891799607
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Shreveport, LA
What does Dr. Popwell prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Popwell wrote 403 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Estradiol, with 108 prescriptions for 28 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. Popwell prescribes.
Medications 15 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 Louisiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 108 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.96 per fill, versus $35.57 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
Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 42 prescriptions for Valacyclovir, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $24.52 per fill, versus $33.84 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 Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 40 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $8.99 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
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 31 prescriptions for Premarin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $288.28 per fill, versus $328.44 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 26 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $6.04 per fill, versus $26.81 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 25 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 26% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $7.53 per fill, versus $4.00 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
Medroxyprogesterone is a type of hormone (progestin).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 21 prescriptions for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, about 86% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.90 per fill, versus $18.90 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
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 20 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 31% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $10.13 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 medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 14 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 32% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $2.88 per fill, versus $6.20 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 combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 14 prescriptions for Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $20.07 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
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 13 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.58 per fill, versus $18.02 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 contains 2 hormones: an estrogen (such as conjugated estrogen, estradiol) and a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, norgestimate).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 13 prescriptions for Prempro, about 89% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $345.70 per fill, versus $271.76 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
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 13 prescriptions for Sprintec, about as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $8.25 per fill, versus $9.52 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 medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 12 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 25% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $79.11 per fill, versus $36.68 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, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder).
Compared with Louisiana prescribers
Dr. Popwell wrote 11 prescriptions for Paroxetine Hcl, about 37% as often as the typical Louisiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $0.15 per fill, versus $11.63 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. Popwell’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Popwell prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Popwell's most prescribed medications were Estradiol (108), Valacyclovir (42) and Fluconazole (40).
How does Dr. Popwell's prescribing compare with other Louisiana prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Popwell prescribes 4 more often than the typical Louisiana prescriber, 4 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Popwell 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 Louisiana 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.
