ALEXANDER HARTWELL NOWLIN M.D.
Prescription History 1952716607
Anesthesiology in Bellingham, WA
What does Dr. Nowlin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Nowlin wrote 2,217 Medicare prescriptions for 28 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 369 prescriptions for 56 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. Nowlin prescribes.
Medications 28 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 Washington prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 369 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 6.1 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (60). Medicare paid $29.11 per fill, versus $20.62 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 combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 330 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 8.1 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $39.86 per fill, versus $25.07 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 303 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 6 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $20.51 per fill, versus $14.22 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 205 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 5.3 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $27.70 per fill, versus $30.89 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 142 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (72). Medicare paid $10.97 per fill, versus $19.65 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 help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 124 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Hcl, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.88 per fill, versus $18.08 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 91 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.35 per fill, versus $8.40 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
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 73 prescriptions for Fentanyl, about 2.8 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $83.12 per fill, versus $116.18 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 59 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $15.39 per fill, versus $12.55 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 56 prescriptions for Xtampza Er, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $571.81 per fill, versus $588.62 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 47 prescriptions for Oxycontin, about 2 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $691.19 per fill, versus $633.45 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 44 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $13.97 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 43 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $16.92 per fill, versus $10.11 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
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 40 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $189.64 per fill, versus $105.03 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
Methocarbamol is used to treat muscle spasms/pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 37 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.01 per fill, versus $14.08 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 37 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.28 per fill, versus $26.03 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 27 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 83% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $19.47 per fill, versus $21.15 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 23 prescriptions for Hydromorphone Er, about as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $138.96 per fill, versus $214.77 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
Buprenorphine is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 22 prescriptions for Belbuca, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $651.00 per fill, versus $755.63 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 severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 21 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about 70% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $20.55 per fill, versus $20.72 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 19 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $9.96 per fill, versus $26.10 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
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 18 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 87% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $14.27 per fill, versus $17.18 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 18 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl Er, about 88% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $93.48 per fill, versus $68.40 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 17 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1.63 per fill, versus $5.45 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
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 14 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $128.40 per fill, versus $27.42 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 13 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $14.10 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
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate Er, about 88% as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $26.35 per fill, versus $30.55 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 Washington prescribers
Dr. Nowlin wrote 12 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about half as often as the typical Washington prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $56.56 per fill, versus $17.06 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. Nowlin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Nowlin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Nowlin's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (369), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (330) and Oxycodone Hcl (303).
How does Dr. Nowlin's prescribing compare with other Washington prescribers?
Of the 28 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Nowlin prescribes 15 more often than the typical Washington prescriber, 6 about as often and 7 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Nowlin 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 Washington 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.
