DR. JOHN EUGENE SONGER M.D.
Prescription History 1922188564
Orthopaedic Surgery in Cullman, AL
What does Dr. Songer prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Songer wrote 472 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Celecoxib, with 128 prescriptions for 38 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. Songer prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Alabama prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 128 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $18.41 per fill, versus $29.93 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 99 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $4.96 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
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 65 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 38% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (169). Medicare paid $8.48 per fill, versus $18.38 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
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 63 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (134). Medicare paid $9.11 per fill, versus $25.43 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 35 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $10.93 per fill, versus $30.15 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
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 29 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 67% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.13 per fill, versus $8.64 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 22 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $3.04 per fill, versus $7.02 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 18 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 29% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.97 per fill, versus $11.49 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
Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Alabama prescribers
Dr. Songer wrote 13 prescriptions for Penicillin V Potassium, about 24% as often as the typical Alabama prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $6.45 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. Songer’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Songer prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Songer's most prescribed medications were Celecoxib (128), Meloxicam (99) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (65).
How does Dr. Songer's prescribing compare with other Alabama prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Songer prescribes 1 more often than the typical Alabama prescriber, 1 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Songer 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 Alabama 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.
