NATHAN ROGER HECKERSON MD
Prescription History 1891925152
Hospitalist in Kansas City, MO
What does Dr. Heckerson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Heckerson wrote 188 Medicare prescriptions for 13 medications. The most prescribed was Pantoprazole Sodium, with 23 prescriptions for 17 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. Heckerson prescribes.
Medications 13 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 23 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 22% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (105). Medicare paid $6.45 per fill, versus $10.99 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 20 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 27% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $5.04 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
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 17 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $15.05 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
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 16 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 13% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.55 per fill, versus $11.38 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 15 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $595.86 per fill, versus $777.14 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 28% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $2.49 per fill, versus $3.63 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 15% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (91). Medicare paid $1.14 per fill, versus $7.11 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $8.23 per fill, versus $9.19 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
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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 12 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 11% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (106). Medicare paid $3.47 per fill, versus $4.64 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 11 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $55.85 per fill, versus $55.66 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 11 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 34% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $7.68 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 11 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 18% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.37 per fill, versus $7.43 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
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Heckerson wrote 11 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 24% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $9.67 per fill, versus $16.49 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. Heckerson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Heckerson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Heckerson's most prescribed medications were Pantoprazole Sodium (23), Clopidogrel (20) and Oxycodone Hcl (17).
How does Dr. Heckerson's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 13 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Heckerson prescribes 13 less often than the typical Missouri prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Heckerson 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 Missouri 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.
