DR. WILLIAM K BASEDOW D.O.
Prescription History 1902804321
Family Medicine in Ironton, OH
What does Dr. Basedow prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Basedow wrote 909 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Buprenorphine-Naloxone (buprenorphine hcl/naloxone hcl), with 170 prescriptions.
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. Basedow prescribes.
Medications 35 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 170 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $74.16 per fill, versus $105.83 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 60 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $2.55 per fill, versus $5.77 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 58 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $11.22 per fill, versus $14.20 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 medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 42 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 82% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $5.93 per fill, versus $10.35 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 34 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 82% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $949.16 per fill, versus $1,225.65 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 31 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $7.45 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 30 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $9.45 per fill, versus $13.17 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 29 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 13% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $9.54 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 29 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (173). Medicare paid $16.94 per fill, versus $9.60 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 25 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 30% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $2.10 per fill, versus $6.29 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 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 25 prescriptions for Suboxone, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $234.52 per fill, versus $402.58 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 25 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $5.31 per fill, versus $13.87 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $0.89 per fill, versus $7.25 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 22 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $5.21 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 21 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $0.98 per fill, versus $10.29 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 26% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $32.83 per fill, versus $26.98 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 20 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 37% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,034.59 per fill, versus $1,253.97 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
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 19 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (112). Medicare paid $2.83 per fill, versus $11.28 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
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 17 prescriptions for Zubsolv, about 88% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $262.73 per fill, versus $445.79 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 16 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 10% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $5.64 per fill, versus $5.34 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (77). Medicare paid $0.91 per fill, versus $3.46 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $6.67 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 15 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 39% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $20.83 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 14 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $14.54 per fill, versus $20.02 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
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 13 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $3.76 per fill, versus $7.46 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
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 13 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.19 per fill, versus $16.35 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
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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 14% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $0.85 per fill, versus $4.55 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 17% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.40 per fill, versus $8.34 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $4.65 per fill, versus $13.37 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 12 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $10.34 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 blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 12 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $5.85 per fill, versus $8.53 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 11 prescriptions for Doxepin Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.69 per fill, versus $34.25 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 Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 11 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 20% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $519.04 per fill, versus $991.08 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
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 11 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 21% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $13.53 per fill, versus $12.58 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Basedow wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 23% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $137.80 per fill, versus $121.60 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. Basedow’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Basedow prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Basedow's most prescribed medications were Buprenorphine-Naloxone (170), Lisinopril (60) and Gabapentin (58).
How does Dr. Basedow's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 35 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Basedow prescribes 1 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 5 about as often and 29 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Basedow 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 Ohio 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.
