DR. MICHAEL HU M.D.
Prescription History 1962728451
Internal Medicine in Dallas, TX
What does Dr. Hu prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hu wrote 158 Medicare prescriptions for 8 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 43 prescriptions for 20 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. Hu 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 Texas 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 43 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (180). Medicare paid $7.14 per fill, versus $9.48 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
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 24 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 36% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $1,553.71 per fill, versus $1,293.82 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 23 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $11.39 per fill, versus $7.22 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 treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 16 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about half as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.24 per fill, versus $8.54 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
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 15 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 11% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $6.07 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
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 13 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 13% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $21.99 per fill, versus $15.87 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 Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 13 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 12% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $3.10 per fill, versus $7.09 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
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Texas prescribers
Dr. Hu wrote 11 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Texas prescriber of it (81). Medicare paid $3.80 per fill, versus $11.71 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. Hu’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hu's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (43), Ozempic (24) and Metformin Hcl (23).
How does Dr. Hu's prescribing compare with other Texas prescribers?
Of the 8 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hu prescribes 8 less often than the typical Texas prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hu 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 Texas 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.
