DR. ARNOLD N FARBSTEIN DPM
Prescription History 1912937921
Podiatrist in Houston, TX
What does Dr. Farbstein prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Farbstein wrote 416 Medicare prescriptions for 11 medications. The most prescribed was Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav), with 83 prescriptions for 61 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. Farbstein 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 Texas prescribers.
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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 83 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $9.53 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
Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 73 prescriptions for Clotrimazole, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $23.69 per fill, versus $20.17 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 60 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 62% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $11.16 per fill, versus $15.87 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
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 51 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $11.93 per fill, versus $21.39 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 30 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 64% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $2.33 per fill, versus $3.54 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
Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 28 prescriptions for Clindamycin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $8.56 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 combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 28 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.07 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 a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 22 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $10.16 per fill, versus $10.54 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
This medication is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 16 prescriptions for Ciprofloxacin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $5.38 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
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 13 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $5.41 per fill, versus $5.32 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, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Farbstein wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $10.51 per fill, versus $13.64 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. Farbstein’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Farbstein prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Farbstein's most prescribed medications were Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (83), Clotrimazole (73) and Gabapentin (60).
How does Dr. Farbstein's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 11 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Farbstein prescribes 2 more often than the typical Texas prescriber, 3 about as often and 6 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Farbstein 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 Texas 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.
