MICHAEL B WEST MD
Prescription History 1902829021
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Farmington, NM
What does Dr. West prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. West wrote 730 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Xarelto (rivaroxaban), with 189 prescriptions for 67 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. West 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 New Mexico prescribers.
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 189 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 4.8 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $1,222.22 per fill, versus $1,022.80 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
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 122 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $37.91 per fill, versus $36.30 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 a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 93 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $19.80 per fill, versus $15.65 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
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 58 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 2 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $34.16 per fill, versus $25.74 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 56 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,227.93 per fill, versus $898.78 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 used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 52 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $17.94 per fill, versus $22.71 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
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 31 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 71% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $10.26 per fill, versus $7.87 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 25 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 17% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (143). Medicare paid $16.28 per fill, versus $12.64 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
Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 21 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about 68% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $12.57 per fill, versus $9.66 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
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 16 prescriptions for Atenolol, about half as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.62 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 30% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $17.55 per fill, versus $10.38 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 14 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 32% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $21.54 per fill, versus $13.92 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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 13% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $17.82 per fill, versus $11.57 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
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 New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 33% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $2.64 per fill, versus $4.78 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New Mexico prescribers
Dr. West wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical New Mexico prescriber of it (101). Medicare paid $19.29 per fill, versus $8.25 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. West’s prescriptions
What does Dr. West prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. West's most prescribed medications were Xarelto (189), Flecainide Acetate (122) and Metoprolol Succinate (93).
How does Dr. West's prescribing compare with other New Mexico prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. West prescribes 4 more often than the typical New Mexico prescriber, 2 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. West 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 New Mexico 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.
