DR. ROBERT G FANTE MD
Prescription History 1932190121
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Denver, CO
What does Dr. Fante prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Fante wrote 572 Medicare prescriptions for 12 medications. The most prescribed was Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (neomycin/polymyxin b/dexametha), with 140 prescriptions for 103 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. Fante prescribes.
Medications 12 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 Colorado prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat conditions involving swelling (inflammation) of the eyes and to treat or prevent bacterial eye infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 140 prescriptions for Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $12.38 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 133 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 3.1 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $1.67 per fill, versus $8.39 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
This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 87 prescriptions for Erythromycin, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $11.48 per fill, versus $18.62 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 36 prescriptions for Bacitracin-Polymyxin, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $12.58 per fill, versus $13.00 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
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 31 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1.20 per fill, versus $4.62 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 or prevent eye infections.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 29 prescriptions for Tobramycin-Dexamethasone, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $32.26 per fill, versus $45.03 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.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 28 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $10.98 per fill, versus $8.51 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 23 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $1.46 per fill, versus $13.88 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
There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 21 prescriptions for Botox, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $633.36 per fill, versus $1,329.19 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 17 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 35% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $6.17 per fill, versus $20.88 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 Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 14 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 40% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.12 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 medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Fante wrote 13 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 15% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $14.80 per fill, versus $28.05 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. Fante’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Fante prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Fante's most prescribed medications were Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (140), Tramadol Hcl (133) and Erythromycin (87).
How does Dr. Fante's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 12 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Fante prescribes 3 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 6 about as often and 3 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Fante 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 Colorado 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.
