CURTIS SCOTT CHILDRESS MD
Prescription History 1922069921
Otolaryngology in Hattiesburg, MS
What does Dr. Childress prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Childress wrote 929 Medicare prescriptions for 23 medications. The most prescribed was Famotidine, with 195 prescriptions for 76 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. Childress prescribes.
Medications 23 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 Mississippi prescribers.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 195 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.32 per fill, versus $9.86 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 175 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $9.29 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
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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 97 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1.25 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 64 prescriptions for Synthroid, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $45.41 per fill, versus $69.36 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 60 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $12.16 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
Ipratropium is used to treat a runny nose caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 45 prescriptions for Ipratropium Bromide, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $30.23 per fill, versus $28.82 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 skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, allergies, and rash.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 34 prescriptions for Mometasone Furoate, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $23.97 per fill, versus $30.32 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
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 34 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $7.86 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 is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 27 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 66% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.25 per fill, versus $2.99 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 18 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 61% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $9.58 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
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 17 prescriptions for Azelastine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $23.61 per fill, versus $26.68 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 ear drop is used to treat outer ear infections caused by bacteria (also known as swimmer's ear).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 17 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc, about 87% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $57.72 per fill, versus $59.11 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
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.51 per fill, versus $7.78 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 14 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 12% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $6.16 per fill, versus $15.96 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 14 prescriptions for Levofloxacin, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $3.14 per fill, versus $5.08 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
This medication is used to treat eye infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 14 prescriptions for Ofloxacin, about 27% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $22.97 per fill, versus $17.30 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
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 13 prescriptions for Diazepam, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1.51 per fill, versus $10.66 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 in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 13 prescriptions for Epinephrine, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $194.69 per fill, versus $216.10 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 13 prescriptions for Mupirocin, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $7.85 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 13 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 11% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $9.77 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
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 12 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $218.32 per fill, versus $253.30 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
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 12 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $0.40 per fill, versus $15.00 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
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Childress wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 33% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.93 per fill, versus $7.75 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. Childress’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Childress prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Childress's most prescribed medications were Famotidine (195), Omeprazole (175) and Prednisone (97).
How does Dr. Childress's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 23 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Childress prescribes 5 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 3 about as often and 15 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Childress 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 Mississippi 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.
