DR. KEVIN JOHN BATTE M.D.
Prescription History 1982017521
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Oxford, MS
What does Dr. Batte prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Batte wrote 1,570 Medicare prescriptions for 27 medications. The most prescribed was Omeprazole, with 545 prescriptions for 149 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. Batte prescribes.
Medications 27 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 Mississippi prescribers.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 545 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 4.7 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $6.20 per fill, versus $9.29 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 240 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 2.9 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $6.82 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
Sodium/potassium/magnesium sulfate solution is used to clean out the intestines before a certain bowel exam procedure (colonoscopy).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 153 prescriptions for Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (96). Medicare paid $66.54 per fill, versus $66.47 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 75 prescriptions for Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $17.52 per fill, versus $17.20 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
Dicyclomine is used to treat a certain type of intestinal problem called irritable bowel syndrome.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 74 prescriptions for Dicyclomine Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $26.42 per fill, versus $18.04 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 72 prescriptions for Gavilyte-G, about 2 times as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $17.16 per fill, versus $16.13 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 68 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (116). Medicare paid $5.07 per fill, versus $9.77 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 36 prescriptions for Linzess, about 84% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $703.68 per fill, versus $783.61 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
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 25 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $23.75 per fill, versus $7.14 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
Ursodiol is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones, to prevent gallstones from forming in obese patients who are losing weight rapidly, and to treat a certain type of liver disease (primary biliary cholangitis).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 25 prescriptions for Ursodiol, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $100.21 per fill, versus $110.74 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
Sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/citric acid solution is used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 22 prescriptions for Clenpiq, about 41% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $155.25 per fill, versus $165.14 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
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of infections.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 21 prescriptions for Metronidazole, about as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $11.13 per fill, versus $17.65 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
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 20 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 19% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $7.11 per fill, versus $4.15 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 and prevent ulcers in the intestines.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 20 prescriptions for Sucralfate, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $16.50 per fill, versus $56.78 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 along with a proper diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in people with high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 18 prescriptions for Colesevelam Hcl, about 76% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $47.66 per fill, versus $105.32 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
Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 17 prescriptions for Esomeprazole Magnesium, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $36.93 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 15 prescriptions for Promethazine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $3.30 per fill, versus $7.54 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
This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoclopramide Hcl, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.76 per fill, versus $8.32 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 13 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $105.09 per fill, versus $33.40 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 13 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 31% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6,811.56 per fill, versus $8,341.95 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
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 13 prescriptions for Nadolol, about 67% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $23.64 per fill, versus $37.12 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 Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 12 prescriptions for Amitriptyline Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $2.45 per fill, versus $12.26 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
PEG (polyethylene glycol) with electrolyte is used to clean out the intestines before certain bowel exam procedures such as colonoscopy or barium enema X-rays.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 12 prescriptions for Gavilyte-C, about 15% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (79). Medicare paid $17.25 per fill, versus $15.90 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 12 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 22% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $5.56 per fill, versus $3.46 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 beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $12.94 per fill, versus $14.08 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
Tetracycline is used to treat a wide variety of infections, including acne.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Fewer than five Mississippi prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Mississippi prescribers
Dr. Batte wrote 11 prescriptions for Ondansetron Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Mississippi prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $6.21 per fill, versus $9.53 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. Batte’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Batte prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Batte's most prescribed medications were Omeprazole (545), Famotidine (240) and Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (153).
How does Dr. Batte's prescribing compare with other Mississippi prescribers?
Of the 26 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Batte prescribes 6 more often than the typical Mississippi prescriber, 4 about as often and 16 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Batte 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 Mississippi 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.
