DR. ROBERT THOMAS PORTNOW DPM
Prescription History 1962465708
Podiatrist in Shaker Heights, OH
What does Dr. Portnow prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Portnow wrote 71 Medicare prescriptions for 5 medications. The most prescribed was Ammonium Lactate, with 21 prescriptions for 13 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. Portnow prescribes.
Medications 5 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 Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat dry, scaly skin conditions (such as xerosis, ichthyosis vulgaris) and can also help relieve itching from these conditions.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Portnow wrote 21 prescriptions for Ammonium Lactate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $27.33 per fill, versus $20.07 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Portnow wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $4.46 per fill, versus $15.79 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
Econazole is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Portnow wrote 13 prescriptions for Econazole Nitrate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $20.16 per fill, versus $28.26 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
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Portnow wrote 11 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 33% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.95 per fill, versus $7.45 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 used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Portnow wrote 11 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $7.50 per fill, versus $14.71 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. Portnow’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Portnow prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Portnow's most prescribed medications were Ammonium Lactate (21), Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (15) and Econazole Nitrate (13).
How does Dr. Portnow's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 5 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Portnow prescribes 5 less often than the typical Ohio prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Portnow 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 Ohio 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.
