DR. MATTHEW THOMAS SIMS DO
Prescription History 1982167813
Emergency Medicine in Lawton, OK
What does Dr. Sims prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Sims wrote 304 Medicare prescriptions for 9 medications. The most prescribed was Cefpodoxime Proxetil, with 49 prescriptions for 48 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. Sims prescribes.
Medications 9 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 Oklahoma prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 49 prescriptions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $73.17 per fill, versus $78.70 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 Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 48 prescriptions for Naproxen, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2.37 per fill, versus $19.06 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 Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 47 prescriptions for Methocarbamol, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $2.84 per fill, versus $14.02 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 a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 43 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.66 per fill, versus $13.40 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 alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 38 prescriptions for Ondansetron Odt, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $8.29 per fill, versus $17.90 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 Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 32 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 70% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.09 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
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 Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 21 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 31% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $19.73 per fill, versus $28.14 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 combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 15 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 11% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (139). Medicare paid $3.36 per fill, versus $24.53 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
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with Oklahoma prescribers
Dr. Sims wrote 11 prescriptions for Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, about 41% as often as the typical Oklahoma prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $7.18 per fill, versus $11.52 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. Sims’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Sims prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sims's most prescribed medications were Cefpodoxime Proxetil (49), Naproxen (48) and Methocarbamol (47).
How does Dr. Sims's prescribing compare with other Oklahoma prescribers?
Of the 9 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Sims prescribes 5 more often than the typical Oklahoma prescriber and 4 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Sims 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 Oklahoma 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.
