DR. LOREN MICHAEL SWANSON DO
Prescription History 1962089821
Family Medicine in Tempe, AZ
What does Dr. Swanson prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Swanson wrote 336 Medicare prescriptions for 17 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 36 prescriptions for 16 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. Swanson prescribes.
Medications 17 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
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. Swanson wrote 36 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 21% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (171). Medicare paid $8.87 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
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. Swanson wrote 34 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $7.57 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
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. Swanson wrote 34 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 29% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $5.92 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
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 31 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (120). Medicare paid $7.12 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 22 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 18% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (121). Medicare paid $6.54 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
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 19 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 13% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $4.18 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
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. Swanson wrote 19 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 17% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (115). Medicare paid $9.02 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 18 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 22% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $25.41 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
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. Swanson wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $22.66 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. Swanson wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 36% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $35.91 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
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 26% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $4.43 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
Empagliflozin 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. Swanson wrote 14 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 34% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $1,442.47 per fill, versus $1,142.27 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
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. Swanson wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 28% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.50 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.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 13 prescriptions for Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $53.78 per fill, versus $101.59 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. Swanson wrote 13 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 35% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $802.07 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.
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. Swanson wrote 11 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about 23% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $5.52 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
Pioglitazone is a diabetes drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Swanson wrote 11 prescriptions for Pioglitazone Hcl, about 30% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $11.33 per fill, versus $14.40 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. Swanson’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Swanson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Swanson's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (36), Metformin Hcl (34) and Rosuvastatin Calcium (34).
How does Dr. Swanson's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 17 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Swanson prescribes 17 less often than the typical Arizona prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Swanson 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.
