KENNETH SANDERS SMITH JR. M.D.
Prescription History 1952746521
Orthopaedic Surgery in Saint Louis, MO
What does Dr. Smith prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Smith wrote 360 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Oxycodone Hcl, with 100 prescriptions for 88 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. Smith prescribes.
Medications 8 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 Missouri prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 100 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.53 per fill, versus $15.05 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 Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 64 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $20.32 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 61 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $15.91 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 57 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 77% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $1.29 per fill, versus $3.88 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 29 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 31% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.69 per fill, versus $7.94 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
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 26 prescriptions for Cephalexin, about 80% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $17.84 per fill, versus $7.68 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 medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 12 prescriptions for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, about half as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.42 per fill, versus $5.37 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
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Missouri prescribers
Dr. Smith wrote 11 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 12% as often as the typical Missouri prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $18.37 per fill, versus $17.91 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. Smith’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Smith prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Smith's most prescribed medications were Oxycodone Hcl (100), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (64) and Gabapentin (61).
How does Dr. Smith's prescribing compare with other Missouri prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Smith prescribes 1 more often than the typical Missouri prescriber, 2 about as often and 5 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Smith 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 Missouri 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.
