STEPHEN GIPSON DO
Prescription History 1942769708
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Yuma, AZ
What does Dr. Gipson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gipson wrote 1,838 Medicare prescriptions for 48 medications. The most prescribed was Gabapentin, with 186 prescriptions for 82 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. Gipson prescribes.
Medications 48 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 186 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $13.09 per fill, versus $17.96 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 140 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 82% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $12.61 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 103 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $7.90 per fill, versus $9.85 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 102 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 85% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $8.16 per fill, versus $7.16 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
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 95 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 83% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $14.07 per fill, versus $9.93 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 84 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $8.07 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.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 75 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 84% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $8.42 per fill, versus $8.14 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 51 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $25.13 per fill, versus $26.66 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 48 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 77% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $4.40 per fill, versus $5.35 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
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 46 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 76% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $40.96 per fill, versus $28.74 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 44 prescriptions for Famotidine, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $16.99 per fill, versus $16.40 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 44 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.26 per fill, versus $7.52 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 41 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $13.23 per fill, versus $13.27 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 39 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $17.46 per fill, versus $13.58 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
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 38 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 67% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $7.20 per fill, versus $9.25 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 37 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 60% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.10 per fill, versus $4.68 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 35 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.98 per fill, versus $12.37 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 34 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 68% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $990.55 per fill, versus $1,315.99 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
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 32 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $9.10 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 31 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 66% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.18 per fill, versus $8.91 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 27 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.75 per fill, versus $6.97 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
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 27 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $13.81 per fill, versus $15.37 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
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 26 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $9.94 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 26 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $25.47 per fill, versus $15.49 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 26 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.14 per fill, versus $10.26 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 25 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.14 per fill, versus $12.09 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 25 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 62% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $18.03 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
Simvastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.91 per fill, versus $8.50 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
Rosuvastatin 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 23 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $26.87 per fill, versus $14.31 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 mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 23 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $10.99 per fill, versus $9.99 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
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 22 prescriptions for Fluticasone-Salmeterol, about 83% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $134.98 per fill, versus $191.85 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 21 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $37.27 per fill, versus $28.84 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 mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 21 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.56 per fill, versus $19.22 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
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 20 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,145.99 per fill, versus $1,289.09 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 19 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $29.02 per fill, versus $28.12 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 18 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $6.00 per fill, versus $13.94 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
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 17 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 65% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $18.32 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 15 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 28% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $25.72 per fill, versus $11.79 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
Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 14 prescriptions for Benazepril Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $8.65 per fill, versus $10.96 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 19% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $1,219.24 per fill, versus $1,048.21 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
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 14 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.80 per fill, versus $25.19 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 medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 14 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $11.30 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 13 prescriptions for Basaglar Kwikpen U-100, about 61% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $318.85 per fill, versus $458.04 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 13 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $17.57 per fill, versus $22.73 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 is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $31.35 per fill, versus $23.16 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
Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 11 prescriptions for Humalog Mix 75-25 Kwikpen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $151.76 per fill, versus $404.98 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
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 11 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about 32% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $134.43 per fill, versus $135.66 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
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Gipson wrote 11 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $1,585.33 per fill, versus $1,362.05 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. Gipson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gipson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gipson's most prescribed medications were Gabapentin (186), Atorvastatin Calcium (140) and Levothyroxine Sodium (103).
How does Dr. Gipson's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 48 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gipson prescribes 1 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 11 about as often and 36 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gipson 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 Arizona 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.
