ALAINA TATUM PA-C
Prescription History 1962035329
Physician Assistant in Crown Point, IN
What does Alaina Tatum prescribe?
In 2024, Alaina Tatum wrote 2,294 Medicare prescriptions for 21 medications. The most prescribed was Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen), with 467 prescriptions for 125 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 Alaina Tatum prescribes.
Medications 21 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 Indiana prescribers.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 467 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 4.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $20.38 per fill, versus $19.01 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 253 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $27.48 per fill, versus $24.92 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 231 prescriptions for Acetaminophen-Codeine, about 8.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $18.51 per fill, versus $13.81 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 229 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 4.9 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $7.23 per fill, versus $11.88 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
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 224 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 4.3 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $39.48 per fill, versus $31.21 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 223 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 2 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $23.37 per fill, versus $14.41 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 171 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 4.6 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $12.32 per fill, versus $23.54 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 150 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.74 per fill, versus $7.63 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
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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 65 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $5.32 per fill, versus $6.35 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 39 prescriptions for Baclofen, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.93 per fill, versus $19.94 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
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 32 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $1.25 per fill, versus $3.89 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 29 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $7.20 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 28 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 75% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $12.18 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 certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 25 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $16.69 per fill, versus $23.69 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 24 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.49 per fill, versus $8.95 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 21 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 68% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $13.70 per fill, versus $11.11 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 medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 19 prescriptions for Ketorolac Tromethamine, about 31% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $10.33 per fill, versus $19.72 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 depression.
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 18 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 62% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $14.76 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 18 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 34% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $28.27 per fill, versus $18.47 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 Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 17 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about 64% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $65.72 per fill, versus $104.14 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 help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Indiana prescribers
Alaina Tatum wrote 11 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 23% as often as the typical Indiana prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $24.71 per fill, versus $30.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Alaina Tatum’s prescriptions
What does Alaina Tatum prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Alaina Tatum's most prescribed medications were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (467), Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (253) and Acetaminophen-Codeine (231).
How does Alaina Tatum's prescribing compare with other Indiana prescribers?
Of the 21 medications with a state comparison, Alaina Tatum prescribes 9 more often than the typical Indiana prescriber, 3 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Alaina Tatum 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 Indiana 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.
